far and wide

adverb

variants or less commonly far and near

: in every direction : everywhere

searched far and wide

Synonyms of far and wide

• everywhere
• far and near
• all over the place
• in every corner
• high and low
• on all hands

Examples of far and wide in a Sentence

we searched far and wide for a surgeon who could perform that delicate operation

Recent Examples on the Web

Mixed-ancestry people (called Métis in Canada) who were not bound to reservations, in particular, roamed far and wide collecting bones and came to dominate the trade. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 20 July 2026

The spa Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy the hotel’s award-winning spa, offering Natura Bissé treatments and products. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Follow flying birds to find water While some aquatic birds rarely leave the water’s edge, others roam far and wide for food. — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026

People come from far and wide for the mountain views and outdoor adventures, and one of the best ways to support the community in the wake of Helene is to plan a trip. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for far and wide

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide