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wide  /ˈwaɪd/ ? Meaning of "wide"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
  2. (adj) broad in scope or content
  3. (adj) (used of eyes) fully open or extended
  4. (adj) very large in expanse or scope
  5. (adj) great in degree
  6. (adj) having ample fabric
  7. (adj) not on target
  8. (adv) with or by a broad space
  9. (adv) to the fullest extent possible
  10. (adv) far from the intended target
  11. (adv) to or over a great extent or range; far

Synonym(s)

full, wide-cut, across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive

Antonyms(s)

narrow

Usage(s):

  • On the eve of the 2009 season, the standout wide receiver talks to PTI about Michael Vick, his fantasy football team and what makes wide receivers tick.

Quotes

  1. "This bill provides the necessary tools and funding to help protect our economy against a system-wide breakdown," Bush said in a statement released by the White House. "The bill will help allow access to credit so American families can meet...
    on Sep 28, 2008 By: President Bush Source: United Press International

  2. "I think there were a number of guys that as soon as Dustin made a triple, it was a wide-open tournament," Phil Mickelson said. "Many guys had a chance."
    on Jun 20, 2010 By: Phil Mickelson Source: The Associated Press

  3. Speaking at the opening session of the Copenhagen summit, Mr Pachauri said: "Given the wide ranging nature of (climate) change that is likely to be taken in hand, some naturally find it inconvenient to accept its inevitability. The recent incidents...
    on Dec 7, 2009 By: Rajendra Pachauri Source: Economic Times

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