Definition
- having a larger distance from one side to the other than is usual or expected, especially in comparison with the length of something; not narrow.
Notes
- The term describes breadth or expansiveness in physical width.
Equivalent phrases
Example sentences
- The street is wide enough for two lanes of traffic.
- She smiled wide and waved.
Author summary
Wide means far apart from edge to edge, indicating greater breadth than typical.
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Cambridge Dictionary — 2025-12-03