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wide

132 1.0
As far apart or open as possible
  • adverb
  • /waɪd/
translation icon : ampliamente
  • I'll be waiting for you with my arms wide open.
  • open wide
  • spread wide
  • wide enough

Open your eyes wide enough to let the entire world come in.

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Examples

  • The freeways were wide open.

  • Open your eyes wide enough to let the entire world come in.

  • So really spread spread your net wide in terms of classes that you take.

  • Your book certainly blew my own mind wide open.

  • Mimes work to keep their eyes wide open for maximum expression and communication with the audience.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Most were on their knees still, their eyes wide, their faces rapt with wonder.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Mr. Inverness sat down, his shocked mouth wide open, unable to draw in air.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • No escaping the noise, Adrienne gently opens the door wide enough to slip through.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Joyfully, exuberantly, his soul's barriers thrown wide open, the core of his being laid bare.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • You should consider a wide range of options before making your decision.

Synonyms

widely
vswide
388 1.0

In many places or by many people

emphasizes degree or maximum reach rather than distribution
extensively
vswide
87 4.1

In a way that covers a large area or includes many parts

focuses on degree and reach rather than thoroughness
far and wide
vswide
27 2.6

In many places across a large area

focuses on degree and total reach rather than physical spread
broadly
vswide
26 2.7

In a wide or large way, for example with a big smile

stresses overall reach or maximum extent rather than generality
expansively
vswide
3 5.1

In an open, warm, and excited way

expresses extent or maximum reach without emotional tone

Antonyms

68 4.1

In a strict, limited way that allows few exceptions

Idioms

27 2.6

In many places across a large area

a wide berth
  • Informal
5 4.8

A safe distance you keep from someone or something to avoid trouble

eyes wide open
  • Informal
3 4.3

To act while fully aware of possible risks

1 7.1

Not accurate or correct

1 7.7

Have a strong effect on many people or things

Compounds

127 2.3

Completely open and available with nothing stopping access

27 3.4

A person who has eyes open wide because they feel surprised or full of wonder

26 2.7

Completely alert and not at all sleepy

World Wide Web
  • Texting
24 2.3

A way to view and link pages on the Internet using a web browser

17 1.1

Completely open with nothing closed or covering it

wide-angle
  • Specialized
11 4.3

A lens or camera shot that shows more of a scene than usual

9 4.3

Not strictly controlled, so illegal things can happen

7 4.6

Affecting every part of a system, not just one part

wide-angle lens
  • Specialized
5 4.0

A camera lens that shows more of a scene, makes near objects look bigger, and stretches edges

A large variety of things to choose from

4 3.6

A screen or picture that is much wider than it is tall, like modern TVs

4 3.4

Affecting every part of a company

Affecting all companies in the same industry

3 2.7

A screen much wider than it is tall for movies and presentations

Happening in all parts of a district

2 2.8

A position with feet far apart to improve balance

wide-body
  • Specialized
2 3.9

A large passenger plane with two aisles and a wide cabin

Affecting all people in a community

1 4.1

Affecting all teams or members in a league

1 3.8

A place at the side of a road where cars can stop briefly

1 4.1

Affecting all parts of a town, city, or region

wide area network
  • Specialized
1 3.3

A system that links groups of computers in different cities or countries

wide blue yonder
  • Literature
1 7.4

A very large open sky that seems to invite travel or adventure

wide wale
  • Specialized
1 8.1

A thick fabric with wide raised lines

A wider part of a road where cars can pull over

1 2.5

Not feeling sleepy and able to think clearly

1 2.3

Happening in many countries around the world

wide-body aircraft
  • Specialized
3.9

A large passenger plane with two aisles that carries many people

3.7

Clothing made wider than usual to fit loosely

How Wide

far
241 1.0
extensively
87 4.1
wide
132 1.0
narrowly
68 4.1
closely
269 1.4

Surface Forms

wide positive
wider comparative
widest superlative

Etymology

Wide as an adverb comes from the old German root wīd meaning 'open' or 'broad'. Think of a door pushed 'wide' open or arms stretched 'wide' — that image of being very open or far explains why wide can mean 'to a great extent'.