wide
/waɪd/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
adverb
- 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.
- 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.