wide

/waɪd/
adjective
  1. Measuring a large distance from side to side; broad.
    • We need a wide doorway to move the sofa through.
    • She has wide shoulders from swimming.
    • The river is very wide at this point.
  2. Having a specified distance from side to side.
    • The screen is 50 inches wide.
    • How wide is the gap between the two buildings?
    • The table is three feet wide.
  3. Including many different things or people; extensive in range.
    • The survey covered a wide variety of topics.
    • The store offers a wide selection of books.
    • She has a wide range of interests, from art to science.
  4. Fully open or expanded.
    • His eyes were wide with surprise.
    • The window was wide open, letting in the cool breeze.
    • She stretched her arms wide to hug him.
Antonyms
adverb
  1. To the fullest extent; completely.
    • She yawned wide, covering her mouth with her hand.
    • He opened the door wide and walked in.
    • The children spread their arms wide to make snow angels.
  2. Away from the intended target or point.
    • The arrow flew wide of the target.
    • His shot went wide to the right.
    • The ball sailed wide of the goal.
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