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wider

 

[ หˆwaษชdษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparison

Wider is the comparative form of the adjective wide, indicating a greater distance from side to side. It is used to describe something that is more expansive in width than another object or setting.

Synonyms

broader, larger, more extensive, roomier

Examples of usage

  • This road is wider than the last one.
  • The river is wider during the rainy season.
  • She preferred the wider lens for the photograph.

Translations

Translations of the word "wider" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais largo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅŒเคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช weiter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih lebar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะธั€ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szerszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบƒใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus large

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs ancho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha geniลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋„“์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุณุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกirลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกirลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๅฎฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกirลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ breiรฐari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตาฃั–ั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒญแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha geniลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs ancho

Etymology

The word 'wide' originates from the Old English 'wฤซd', which means 'broad, spacious, or extensive'. This term can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *waidaz, which also conveys a sense of breadth or expanse. Throughout history, the usage of 'wide' has expanded to encompass various contexts beyond physical measurements, including metaphorical applications in language. The comparative form 'wider' follows the standard formation of comparatives in English, where adjectives typically add '-er' to denote an increase in the quality described. Over time, 'wider' has been adopted in both literal and figurative senses, allowing speakers to express a greater degree of width or extent in various subjects, like viewpoints, opportunities, and resources.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,302, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.