Word
wider
US/ˈwaɪdɝ/
UK/wˈaɪdɐ/
Definitions
01greater distance across
adj. having a larger distance from one side to the other than something else.
adj. denoting a greater horizontal measurement or physical breadth relative to another object.
“The new sofa is wider than the old one, so it might not fit through the door.”
“The city council decided to build a wider bridge to accommodate the increasing volume of commuter traffic from the suburbs.”
Usage
Followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison between two nouns.
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02more general or inclusive
adj. including more people, things, or ideas; more general.
adj. referring to a more extensive range, scope, or variety within a social or conceptual context.
“We need to consider the wider community when we make these changes.”
“The research aims to place these specific findings within the wider context of global climate patterns.”
Usage
Often used with nouns like 'context', 'community', 'implications', or 'audience'.
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Etymology
From Middle English widder, widdur, widere, from Old English widdra; equivalent to wide + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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