Wider

/ˈwaΙͺdΙ™/

The meaning and definition of Wider, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Having a large physical extent from side to side.
    β€œWe walked down a wide corridor.”
  2. Operating at the side of the playing area.
    β€œThat team needs a decent wide player.”
adverb
  1. Extensively
    β€œHe travelled far and wide.”
  2. Away from a given goal
    β€œA few shots were fired but they all went wide.”
Antonyms narrow skinny thin

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