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widehaving a great distance from one side to the other; broad

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having a great distance from one side to the other; broad

Pronunciation (IPA): /waɪd/

Example Sentences

  • My mom's hug is so wide that she could probably hug three people at once!
  • The gap between my knowledge and the exam was uncomfortably wide.
  • The bridge is wide enough for two cars to pass safely.

wide

ADJECTIVE

[/waɪd/]

having a great distance from one side to the other; broad

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/waɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/waɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootwide

🎵Rhyme

sideridepridehideslide
side
ride
pride
hide
slide

🔗Collocations

wide range
wide open
wide variety
wide gap
wide smile
world wide

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's hug is so wide that she could probably hug three people at once!

😄 Fun example

The gap between my knowledge and the exam was uncomfortably wide.

The bridge is wide enough for two cars to pass safely.

There is a wide selection of books in the library.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

broadextensivespaciousvastlarge

Antonyms

narrowthinlimited

Related

widthwidenwidelywidespread

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