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

  • (..) - Mmm-hmm. I was younger than you are right now. When I came to in the hospital and she was there, it was like the whole world just split wide open and come back together new. I knew from then on I'd do anything for her. Why aren't y'all married then? I've asked. Several times. Marriage (..)
    2012 Mud