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wide

 
 
pronunciation:
waId
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: wider, widest
definition 1: reaching across a large area from side to side.
The three of us walked down the wide path together.She likes to wear jeans with wide legs.
synonyms:
broad
antonyms:
narrow, slender
similar words:
big, large, spacious
definition 2: having an exact measurement from side to side.
The door is four feet wide.
antonyms:
long, tall
similar words:
thick
 
part of speech: adverb
definition: to the full distance; completely.
The window was wide open.She opened her eyes wide.
derivation: wideness (n.)
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  • widely:
    over a large distance or among many people.
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