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Meaning of wide
The primary meaning of the word "wide" is having a great extent or distance from side to side.
Etymology of wide
The word "wide" originates from Old English "wīd", which is also the source of the Modern English word "wide"
The Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "wīdiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "weit"
Historically, the word "wide" has been used to describe physical spaces, distances, and ranges, as well as abstract concepts such as scope, range, and degree
Synonyms
broad
expansive
extensive
vast
spacious
roomy
capacious
ample
large
considerable
substantial
generous
liberal
open
extended
sprawling
comprehensive
all-encompassing
far-reaching
widespread
broad-ranging
sweeping
general
universal
unlimited
unbounded
infinite
endless
immense
enormous
gigantic
colossal
massive
huge
gigantic
monumental
tremendous
Definitions
- Having a great extent or distance from side to side
- * Having a large or considerable extent or degree
- * Open or unrestricted in scope or range
Usage Examples
- The wide plains stretched out as far as the eye could see
- * She has a wide range of interests and hobbies
- * The new policy has wide implications for the entire industry
Antonyms
narrow
confined
restricted
limited
small
cramped
tight
constricted
compressed
compact
miniature
tiny
slight
slender
thin
skinny
meager
scanty
inadequate
insufficient
sparse
limited
restricted
circumscribed