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Meaning of Wide
The primary meaning of the word "wide" is having a great extent or distance from one side to the other.
Definitions
- Having a great extent or distance from one side to the other
- * Having a large or extensive range or scope
- * Having a great or considerable extent or degree
Etymology of Wide
The word "wide" comes from Old English "wīd", which is also the source of the Modern English word "widely"
It is related to other Germanic words such as Old Norse "víðr" and Old High German "wīt"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe something that is broad or extensive
Example Uses
- The wide road stretched out before us as we drove through the countryside
- * She has a wide range of interests and hobbies
- * The company has a wide reach and operates in many countries