Definition of wides

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  • wides is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • wides is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • wides is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of wides

  • not on target (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the kick was wide
    2. the arrow was wide of the mark
    3. a claim that was wide of the truth

    Synonyms

    1. wide of the mark
  • (used of eyes) fully open or extended (adjective)

    Examples

    1. stared with wide eyes

    Synonyms

    1. wide-eyed
  • far from the intended target (adverb)

    Examples

    1. the arrow went wide of the mark

    Synonyms

    1. astray
  • having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other (adjective)

    Examples

    1. wide roads
    2. a wide necktie
    3. wide margins
    4. three feet wide

    Synonyms

    1. broad
  • having ample fabric (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the current taste for wide trousers

    Synonyms

    1. full
    2. wide-cut
  • to or over a great extent or range; far (adverb)

    Examples

    1. wandered wide through many lands
    2. he traveled widely

    Synonyms

    1. widely
  • broad in scope or content (adjective)

    Examples

    1. granted him wide powers

    Synonyms

    1. across-the-board
    2. all-embracing
    3. all-encompassing
    4. all-inclusive
    5. blanket
    6. broad
    7. encompassing
    8. extensive
    9. panoptic
  • very large in expanse or scope (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the wide plains

    Synonyms

    1. broad
    2. spacious
  • great in degree (adjective)

    Examples

    1. won by a wide margin

See definition of wides in Merriam Webster