# widest

/ˈwaɪdəst/ (US) · /wˈaɪdəst/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/widest
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

measuring the largest distance from one side to the other. It is the superlative form of wide.

For teachers: the superlative form of 'wide'; measuring the maximum extent from side to side.

## Examples

- This is the widest part of the river.
- The architect chose the widest possible windows to ensure the living room received maximum sunlight throughout the day.
- The survey aims to capture the widest possible range of opinions to ensure the final report reflects the diversity of the local community.

## Pitfalls

- Not "the most widest" but "the widest" — Learners sometimes use 'most' with superlative adjectives that already end in '-est', which is grammatically redundant.

## Usage notes

- Superlative form; typically preceded by the definite article 'the'.

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