Meaning : Broad in scope or content.
Example :
Across-the-board pay increases.
An all-embracing definition.
Blanket sanctions against human-rights violators.
An invention with broad applications.
A panoptic study of Soviet nationality.
Granted him wide powers.
Synonyms : across-the-board, all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, encompassing, extensive, panoptic
Meaning : (used of eyes) fully open or extended.
Example :
Stared with wide eyes.
Synonyms : wide-eyed
Meaning : Great in degree.
Example :
Won by a wide margin.
Meaning : Not on target.
Example :
The kick was wide.
The arrow was wide of the mark.
A claim that was wide of the truth.
Synonyms : wide of the mark
Meaning : With or by a broad space.
Example :
Stand with legs wide apart.
Ran wide around left end.
Meaning : To the fullest extent possible.
Example :
Open your eyes wide.
With the throttle wide open.
Meaning : Far from the intended target.
Example :
The arrow went wide of the mark.
A bullet went astray and killed a bystander.
Synonyms : astray
Meaning : To or over a great extent or range. Far.
Example :
Wandered wide through many lands.
He traveled widely.
Synonyms : widely
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