WIDE
/wɑed/ ► audio Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 8
Definition
- adverb with or by a broad space.
- adverb to the fullest extent possible.
- adverb far from the intended target.
— synonyms: astray
- adverb to or over a great extent or range.
— synonyms: widely
- adjective having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other.
— synonyms: broad
- adjective broad in scope or content.
— synonyms: across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket(a), broad, encompassing, extensive
- adjective (used of eyes) fully open or extended.
— synonyms: wide-eyed
- adjective very large in expanse or scope.
— synonyms: broad, spacious
- adjective great in degree.
- adjective having ample fabric.
— synonyms: wide-cut, full
- adjective not on target.
— synonyms: wide_of_the_mark
Examples
- “We walked down a wide corridor.”
- “The inquiry had a wide remit.”
- “That team needs a decent wide player.”
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