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

Some were local and some traveled from far and wide to get a taste of the biggest sporting event in the world. —Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 9 June 2026

And when homeowners zhuzh up grass with invasive ornamental species like Callery pear or Amur honeysuckle, hungry and oblivious birds spread the seeds far and wide. —Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 8 June 2026

The slightest breeze carries those seeds far and wide. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026

Mark Your Calendar Quilters come from far and wide to attend QuiltWeek every April, with a full slate of classes and lectures, along with materials for sale at the Vendor Merchant Mall. —Matt Kirouac, Midwest Living, 7 June 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