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wide
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- pronunciation:
- waId
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
wider, widest |
| definition 1: |
extending over a considerable or large area from side to side.
a wide horizon- synonyms:
- broad, expansive, vast
- antonyms:
- narrow, slender
- similar words:
- beamy, big, extensive, immense, large, massive, spacious, sweeping, widespread
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| definition 2: |
having an exact or specified dimension from side to side.
a path four feet wide- synonyms:
- broad
- antonyms:
- long, tall
- similar words:
- thick
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| definition 3: |
characterized by great scope or range.
the wide prairiewide understanding- synonyms:
- expansive, extensive, spacious, sweeping, vast
- similar words:
- broad, comprehensive, far-reaching, great, immense, long, widespread
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| definition 4: |
completely open; extended.
Surprise showed in her wide eyes.- antonyms:
- closed
- similar words:
- big, dilated, expanded, extended, large, outspread, wide-open, widespread
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| definition 5: |
full; roomy.
The suit coat is too wide at the bottom.- synonyms:
- ample, roomy
- antonyms:
- constricted, narrow
- similar words:
- big, broad, capacious, commodious, full, generous, large, spacious
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| definition 6: |
away or apart from a certain point or goal (often fol. by "of").
His guess at the answer was guess wide of the mark.Her shot was wide of the target.- similar words:
- astray, off
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| related words: |
ample, catholic, clear, deep, gross, open, vast |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
over a great distance or area.
He searched far and wide for her.- synonyms:
- far, far and wide
- similar words:
- abroad, everywhere
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| definition 2: |
to the full extent; completely.
The window was wide open.- synonyms:
- completely, fully, totally
- similar words:
- entirely, wholly
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| definition 3: |
away or apart from a certain point or goal; astray.
His throw went wide.- synonyms:
- astray, off
- similar words:
- afield, aside, off the track
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| derivation: |
wideness (n.) |
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