wide

Definition

  • adjective: extending a great distance from one side to the other
  • adjective: having great extent
  • usually used in combination
  • synonyms: vast, broad, extended

Examples

  • Police conducted a neighborhood-'wide' search for the suspect. [=police searched for the suspect throughout the neighborhood]

  • It appears that the governor's race is still 'wide open'. [=any of the candidates could win]

  • It was quite late, but the children were still 'wide awake'. [=not tired at all]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) innocent lives, young chieftain. - The king. - He is alive. When I was younger, I used to feel apart from my kin. I traveled far and wide, looking for... wisdom. Feel a connection with all the souls I was charged with protecting. On my travel, I met a strong and noble people. (..)
    2016 Warcraft