wide (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /waɪd/

Definition

Measuring a large distance from one side to the other.

Examples

• The river is very wide.

• She opened her eyes wide in surprise.

• We need a wide range of options to choose from.

How to Use wide

wide open (collocation)

Completely open. — "The door was wide open."

wide range (collocation)

A large variety of things. — "They sell a wide range of books."

wide awake (collocation)

Fully awake, not sleeping. — "He was wide awake after the loud noise."

Synonyms of wide

Words with a similar meaning to wide:

• broad
• spacious
• extensive
• vast

Antonyms of wide

Words with the opposite meaning to wide:

• narrow
• tight

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