Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Having a large distance between two sides or edges; extending over a large area.
Wide
/waɪd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The corridor was wider here, the lamps brighter.
Porthos opened his eyes to their widest extent.
They are very wide apart.
Etymology:
The word wide originates from the Old English wīd, meaning broad or extensive in extent or scope. It shares roots with the Proto-Germanic wīdaz, suggesting vastness or broadness. Over centuries, it evolved into its current usage.
Usage Statistics:
83 mentions per 1 million words 
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