Far And Wide

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /fɑr ənd waɪd/

Definitions of far and wide

adjective far and wide is used as an adjective to describe something that covers a large area or range

Example Sentences

A1 The news of the upcoming festival spread far and wide in the small town.

A2 The smell of fresh bread baking in the bakery could be detected far and wide.

B1 The company's reputation for quality products has spread far and wide.

B2 The singer's latest album has been praised far and wide by music critics.

C1 The artist's work is known far and wide for its innovative use of color and form.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research has been recognized far and wide in the academic community.

adverb far and wide is also used as an adverb to describe the extent or range of something

Example Sentences

A1 The news of the party spread far and wide.

A2 The festival attracted people from far and wide.

B1 The company's products are known far and wide for their quality.

B2 The singer's popularity has spread far and wide, reaching international audiences.

C1 The artist's work is acclaimed far and wide by art critics and collectors alike.

C2 The author's latest novel has been praised far and wide, earning numerous literary awards.

Examples of far and wide in a Sentence

formal The news of the new product launch spread far and wide among industry professionals.

informal Word about the party tonight has spread far and wide, everyone's talking about it.

slang That meme went viral, it's been shared far and wide on social media.

figurative Her influence reaches far and wide, impacting people in different parts of the world.

Grammatical Forms of far and wide

past tense

spread far and wide

plural

far and wide

comparative

farther and wider

superlative

farthest and widest

present tense

spreads far and wide

future tense

will spread far and wide

perfect tense

has spread far and wide

continuous tense

is spreading far and wide

singular

far and wide

positive degree

far and wide

infinitive

to spread far and wide

gerund

spreading far and wide

participle

spread far and wide

Origin and Evolution of far and wide

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'far and wide' originated in Middle English as 'fer and wyde', derived from Old English 'feor and wīd'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe vast distances or areas, the phrase 'far and wide' has evolved to convey a sense of extensive coverage or thoroughness in modern usage.