Wide (Adverb)
Meaning 1
To the fullest extent possible; "open your eyes wide"; "with the throttle wide open".
Examples
- She sang her heart out wide, performing the song with incredible passion.
- The tourists drove through the night with the headlights wide, trying to spot any wildlife.
- Open your mouth wide and say 'ah' for the dentist.
- He spoke his mind wide, not holding back on his opinions.
- The drag racers pushed their cars wide, accelerating as fast as possible down the track.
Meaning 2
To or over a great extent or range; far; "wandered wide through many lands"; "he traveled widely".
Examples
- The company's products are sold widely in many countries around the world.
- She traveled wide and far in search of the rare species of flowers.
- His work has been widely recognized and admired for its originality.
- The artist's influences come from a wide variety of sources and periods.
- The new policy affects all employees widely across different departments.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
With or by a broad space; "stand with legs wide apart"; "ran wide around left end".
Examples
- She stood with her legs wide apart to maintain balance.
- The horse ran wide around the left end of the track.
- The trees grew wide apart in the open field.
- The football player sprinted wide past the defenders.
- He stretched his arms wide to feel the morning stretch.
Meaning 4
Far from the intended target; "the arrow went wide of the mark"; "a bullet went astray and killed a bystander".
Examples
- The boxer's left hook sailed wide of his opponent's face and into the ropes.
- The hurricane veered wide of the coastal cities, saving thousands of people from its wrath.
- During the intense battle, a stray bullet went wide of the embassy and hit a nearby market stall.
- Her shot at the target was a disaster, flying wide and shattering a nearby light fixture.
- In the tumultuous championship game, the opposing team's final shot went wide of the hoop.