wide
/waɪd/US /waɪd/wide
ADJECTIVEDefinition of wide
If something is wide, it is long from one side to the other side.
Example: This box is 30 cm long and 20 cm wide, but only 10 cm high.
If there is a wide range, variety, or world, there is a lot of it.
Example: The store offers a wide range of products.
If you give something or someone a wide berth, you avoid them by a lot.
Example: He gave the barking dog a wide berth.
If something is wide open, it is open to its full extent.
Example: She opened her eyes wide in surprise.
If you are wide awake, you are completely awake and alert, often when you would prefer to be asleep.
Example: Despite the late hour, the children were wide awake and eager to open their presents.
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EXAMPLESExamples of wide
This box is 30 cm long and 20 cm wide, but only 10 cm high.
Example sentenceIt's a very wide river, but not very deep.
Example sentenceThe store offers a wide range of products.
Example sentenceHe has traveled to wide and varied places.
Example sentenceHe gave the barking dog a wide berth.
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