English · Adjectives
widest
/ˈwaɪdɪst/
[/ˈwaɪdɪst/]
superlative of wide
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'wide'. Used to say something is the most wide of all.
Example
It is the widest road in the town.
It is the widest road in the town.
Etymology
From 'wide' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.