wide

UK
/waɪd/
US
/waɪd/

Übersetzungen

wideadjektiv
wider
Komp.
widest
Super.
UK
/waɪd/
US
/waɪd/
The wide road made the journey much more comfortable.
Широкая дорога сделала путешествие намного более комфортным.
The wide knowledge of the professor impressed the students.
Обширные знания профессора впечатлили студентов.
wideadverb
UK
/waɪd/
US
/waɪd/
Used to modify verbs/adjectives meaning ‘fully’, ‘to a great extent’, or ‘at a considerable distance from a target’.
widesubstantiv
wides
Pl.
In cricket and some other sports, a delivery or shot that is outside the permissible or effective playing area.
Synonyme
wide delivery
wide ball

Definitionen

wideadjektiv
Having a great extent from side to side.
The river was too wide to swim across.
Covering a large area; extensive.
The wide plains stretched out as far as the eye could see.
Open or spread out fully.
She opened her arms wide to embrace her friend.
Including a large number or variety of different things; comprehensive.
The store offers a wide selection of books.
Not narrow or limited in scope or range.
He has a wide range of interests, from music to sports.
wideadverb
To or over a great extent across; fully open or spread.
She opened her eyes wide in surprise.
Across a large area or range; extensively.
The news spread far and wide.
At a considerable distance from a target or mark (especially in sports).
His shot went wide of the goal.
widesubstantiv
In cricket, a ball judged to be out of a batsman’s reach, awarding an extra run to the batting side.
The bowler was penalised for two wides in the over.