English · Adjectives
wide
/waɪd/
[/waɪd/]
broad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Measuring a large distance from one side to the other.
Example
The river is so wide here that you can barely see the trees on the other bank.
The river is so wide here that you can barely see the trees on the other bank.
Etymology
From Old English 'wīd', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'wijd'.
How & Where It’s Used
Opposite of 'narrow'; used for roads, rivers, and ranges.