Pronunciation: /waɪd/
adjective having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
A1 The road is wide enough for two cars to pass each other.
A2 She has a wide smile that lights up her whole face.
B1 The store offers a wide variety of products to choose from.
B2 The company has a wide range of services to meet all customer needs.
C1 The implications of the new law are wide-reaching and will affect many industries.
C2 The artist's work has gained wide recognition and acclaim in the art world.
adverb to a great extent; far
A1 The cat stretched out wide on the windowsill.
A2 She opened her arms wide to give him a hug.
B1 The river flowed wide and slow through the valley.
B2 The road ahead was wide and straight, perfect for driving.
C1 The implications of the new policy are wide-reaching and complex.
C2 His knowledge of the subject is wide-ranging and impressive.
formal The company offers a wide range of products to cater to different customer needs.
informal There is a wide variety of food options at the new restaurant in town.
slang That car has some wide tires, it looks really cool.
figurative His knowledge on the subject is as wide as an ocean.
wided
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has wided
is widening
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to widen
widening
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