Definition of wide

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Wide (n.) That which is wide; wide space; width; extent.

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Encyclopedian :: Encyclopedian (a.) Embracing the whole circle of learning, or a wide range of subjects..
Yawn :: Yawn (n.) The act of opening wide, or of gaping..
Dish :: Dish (n.) A trough about 28 inches long, 4 deep, and 6 wide, in which ore is measured..
Wide :: Wide (superl.) Made, as a vowel, with a less tense, and more open and relaxed, condition of the mouth organs; -- opposed to primary as used by Mr. Bell, and to narrow as used by Mr. Sweet. The effect, as explained by Mr. Bell, is due to the relaxation or tension of the pharynx; as explained by Mr. Sweet and others, it is due to the action of the tongue. The wide of / (/ve) is / (/ll); of a (ate) is / (/nd), etc. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 13-15..
Extensively :: Extensively (adv.) To a great extent; widely; largely; as, a story is extensively circulated..
Maize :: Maize (n.) A large species of American grass of the genus Zea (Z. Mays), widely cultivated as a forage and food plant; Indian corn. Also, its seed, growing on cobs, and used as food for men animals..
World-wide :: World-wide (a.) Extended throughout the world; as, world-wide fame..
Rhythm :: Rhythm (n.) In the widest sense, a dividing into short portions by a regular succession of motions, impulses, sounds, accents, etc., producing an agreeable effect, as in music poetry, the dance, or the like..
Spacious :: Spacious (n.) Extending far and wide; vast in extent.
Widish :: Widish (a.) Moderately wide.
Two-foot :: Two-foot (a.) Measuring two feet; two feet long, thick, or wide; as, a two-foot rule..
Bluefish :: Bluefish (n.) A large voracious fish (Pomatomus saitatrix), of the family Carangidae, valued as a food fish, and widely distributed on the American coast. On the New Jersey and Rhode Island coast it is called the horse mackerel, in Virginia saltwater tailor, or skipjack..
Prevalent :: Prevalent (a.) Most generally received or current; most widely adopted or practiced; also, generally or extensively existing; widespread; prevailing; as, a prevalent observance; prevalent disease..
Scuttle :: Scuttle (n.) A wide-mouthed vessel for holding coal: a coal hod.
Mica :: Mica (n.) The name of a group of minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic. They differ widely in composition, and vary in color from pale brown or yellow to green or black. The transparent forms are used in lanterns, the doors of stoves, etc., being popularly called isinglass. Formerly called also cat-silver, and glimmer..
Broaden :: Broaden (a.) To grow broad; to become broader or wider.
Comprehensive :: Comprehensive (a.) Including much; comprising many things; having a wide scope or a full view.
Sillon :: Sillon (n.) A work raised in the middle of a wide ditch, to defend it..
Pectin :: Pectin (n.) One of a series of carbohydrates, commonly called vegetable jelly, found very widely distributed in the vegetable kingdom, especially in ripe fleshy fruits, as apples, cranberries, etc. It is extracted as variously colored, translucent substances, which are soluble in hot water but become viscous on cooling..
Inulin :: Inulin (n.) A substance of very wide occurrence. It is found dissolved in the sap of the roots and rhizomes of many composite and other plants, as Inula, Helianthus, Campanula, etc., and is extracted by solution as a tasteless, white, semicrystalline substance, resembling starch, with which it is isomeric. It is intermediate in nature between starch and sugar. Called also dahlin, helenin, alantin, etc..
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