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Wide Meaning, Examples & Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：broad (wide)

wide 🔊

/waɪd/

adj.

Large from one side to the other; not narrow.

Wide river flowing through a green valley landscape

broad 🔊

➕

/brɔːd/

adj.

Having a large distance from one side to the other; not narrow.

📁 Category：Natural Geography 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'wid', from Proto-Germanic *widuz, meaning 'broad, wide'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'wide' grin on a happy face—it stretches from ear to ear.

📖 Example

After the heavy rain, the river became much wider and flowed more slowly. 🔊 After the heavy rain, the river became much wider and flowed more slowly.

🔗 Collocations

wide river – a river that has great width from bank to bank

wide road – a road with many lanes, allowing easy passage

wide gap – a large space or distance between two things

🔄 Synonyms

broad (adj.) – Having a large extent from side to side; similar to wide but often used for surfaces or areas.

spacious (adj.) – Containing much space; roomy and not confined.

ample (adj.) – More than enough in size or capacity; generous in dimension.

🚫 Antonyms

narrow (adj.) – Having a small distance from side to side; not wide.

tight (adj.) – Constricted or limited in space; lacking width.

slender (adj.) – Thin in relation to length; small in width.

🌱 Derivatives

width (n.) – The measurement or extent of something from side to side.

widen (v.) – To make or become wider.

widely (adv.) – Over a large area or range; extensively.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'wide' has remained in English since Old English, where it described physical breadth. It is now commonly used in phrases like 'wide range' to indicate variety in business and academic contexts.

Meaning 2：extensive (wide)

wide 🔊

/waɪd/

adj.

Including or involving a large number or variety of different things.

Wide variety of books on a library bookshelf

extensive 🔊

➕

/ɪkˈstensɪv/

adj.

Including a large number or variety of different items, subjects, or aspects.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

She has a wide range of interests, from painting to robotics. 🔊 She has a wide range of interests, from painting to robotics.

🔗 Collocations

wide range – a large variety of different items or options

wide variety – many different types or kinds

wide selection – a broad choice of goods or options

🔄 Synonyms

extensive (adj.) – Covering a large area or scope; thorough and wide-ranging.

comprehensive (adj.) – Including all necessary elements; complete and all-encompassing.

wide-ranging (adj.) – Covering many different subjects or areas; extensive in scope.

🚫 Antonyms

limited (adj.) – Restricted in size, amount, or scope; not extensive.

narrow (adj.) – Limited in extent or scope; not wide-ranging.

restricted (adj.) – Confined within limits; not free or broad.

🌱 Derivatives

widen (v.) – To make or become wider in scope or range.

widely (adv.) – Over a broad area or by many people; extensively.

width (n.) – The extent or range of something.