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

  • (..) Well, you would have if this would have hit the rocks and exploded. This here is the nectar of the gods. - ( Anton laughs ) - Well, the house is wide open. You know the way up there, don't you? Anton: Yep. Pete: You two have a good time, (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond