wider
word · lemma: wide
/ˈwaɪdɝ/
WY-dur
/wˈaɪdɐ/
WY-duh
Definition
'Wider' is the comparative form of 'wide.' It means having more width than something else or being more broad in scope.
Usage & Nuances
'Wider' is only used as a comparative adjective. Common collocations: 'wider road', 'wider audience', 'get wider'. Don't use 'more wide'. Can describe both physical space and abstract ideas.
Spanish: más ancho - más amplioPortuguese (BR): mais largo - mais amploPortuguese (PT): mais largo - mais amploChinese (Simplified): 更宽Chinese (Traditional): 更寬Hindi: अधिक चौड़ाArabic: أعرضBengali: অধিক প্রশস্তRussian: ширеJapanese: より広いVietnamese: rộng hơnKorean: 더 넓은Turkish: daha genişUrdu: زیادہ چوڑاIndonesian: lebih lebar
Example Sentences
The river is wider after the rain.
basic
We need a wider table for the party.
basic
This road is much wider than the old one.
basic
Her smile got wider when she saw the surprise.
natural
We're hoping for a wider range of choices next time.
natural
Making the doorway wider will help people move large furniture.
natural