wide
Translation
broad, extensive, spacious
Examples
The river is very wide here.
The river is very wide here.
She has a wide circle of friends.
She has a wide circle of friends.
The shot was wide of the goal.
The shot was wide of the goal.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) wide measuring a particular distance from one side to the other The road is three metres wide.
a wide ((noun)) including a large number or variety of things He has a wide range of interests.
wide ((of sth.)) not hitting or reaching sth. His guess was wide of the mark.
Similar Words
Synonyms: broad, spacious; Antonyms: narrow, thin
Etymology
From Old English 'wīd'.
Memory Tips
Imagine opening your arms 'wide' to give someone a hug.