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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

  • Widely

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.

Synonyms

  • Astray
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