wide
/wɑed/
Meanings
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Adjective
Having a great extent from side to side; broad.
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Adverb
Used to express approval, consent, or acknowledgment.
Pronunciation
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/wɑed/
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/waɪd/
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/waɪd/
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Antonyms
narrow , skinny , thin
Rhymes
Words rhyming with widetide , ride , hide , side
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and originsWide (river) (English) : A large, expansive body of water.
Wide (pronoun) (English) : Used to express approval, consent, or acknowledgment.
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
wide (river)
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wide (pronoun)
Variants
List of all variants of wide that leads to same resultwide , wideness , widenesses , wider , widest , wide-angle , wide area network , wide area networks , wide-awake , wide-bodies , wide-body , wide-eyed , wide-mouthed , widemouthed , wide-open , wide-ranging
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).wider, widest
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English wīde, from wīd; related to wēan to be wide, and perhaps also to wean to train, as wide may have originally meant 'taught to be broad'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'wide' is used in astronomy to describe the width of a celestial body or phenomenon.
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The term 'wide' is also used in golf to describe a shot that lands in a large area around the green.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Broad: Synonym of 'wide' that emphasizes extent or scope.
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Spacious: Synonym of 'wide' that emphasizes openness and freedom.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'wide' has been used to describe vast landscapes, broad expanses of water, and expansive emotions. In art, it has been used to depict grand vistas and spacious interiors. In music, the term 'wide' is sometimes used to describe the range of a vocalist or instrument.
How to Memorize "wide"
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visualize
- Imagine a wide-open field or a vast body of water to remember the meaning of 'wide' as broad.
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associate
- Associate the word 'wide' with the word 'spacious' or 'broad' to help remember its meaning.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Wide is the world, wide is my heart' to help remember the meaning of 'wide'.
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