Definition of Wide
Wide
wide
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
having a significant or relatively large width, measuring a particular distance from one side to the other;
e.g. The rock was wide and flat, which made it good for sitting on. The doorway is only three feet wide so it cannot fit much furniture through.
(adjective)
significant or considerable, extensive and including a broad variety or range of people/things, or spread over a large area or several people;
e.g. They won the game by a wide margin. Their discussion covered a wide range of topics. The movies have a wide base of fans.
(adverb)
fully or completely, to the maximum extent;
e.g. The window swung wide open due to the wind.
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