Wide

adjective
waɪd

Adjective

  • having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

    wide roads

    a wide necktie

    wide margins

    Similar:Broad
    See also:ThickComprehensive
  • not on target

    the kick was wide

    the arrow was wide of the mark

    a claim that was wide of the truth

  • (used of eyes) fully open or extended

    stared with wide eyes

    Similar:Wide-eyed
  • having ample fabric

    the current taste for wide trousers

    Similar:FullWide-cut
  • broad in scope or content

    granted him wide powers

    Similar:Across-the-boardAll-embracingAll-encompassingAll-inclusiveBlanket
  • very large in expanse or scope

    the wide plains

  • great in degree

    won by a wide margin

Adverb

  • to or over a great extent or range; far

    wandered wide through many lands

    he traveled widely

    Similar:Widely
  • far from the intended target

    the arrow went wide of the mark

    Similar:Astray

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