wide
Translation
wide, broad, extensive
Examples
The river is very wide.
The river is very wide.
She has a wide range of interests.
She has a wide range of interests.
His eyes were wide with surprise.
His eyes were wide with surprise.
The shot was wide of the goal.
The shot was wide of the goal.
Grammar Patterns
a wide (noun) measuring a large distance from one side to the other It's a wide road.
(noun) is wide having a large distance from one side to the other The river is wide.
wide with (sth.) (of eyes) fully open His eyes were wide with surprise.
wide of (sth.) to the side of a target; not hitting it The shot was wide of the goal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: broad, extensive, spacious; Antonyms: narrow, thin
Etymology
From Old English 'wīd', meaning 'wide, vast, spacious'.
Memory Tips
Imagine opening your arms 'wide' to show how big something is.