Wide - translation, pronunciation and examples
wide
large from side
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The basic word for greater-than-normal horizontal measurement; neutral and general.
Similar to 'wide' for physical width, but often used figuratively for scope (broad range).
Implies roomy, with comfortable open space inside; focuses on overall interior space.
Casual synonym for 'spacious'; often used for cars/clothes/interiors to mean enough room.
Means more than enough; emphasizes sufficiency or generous quantity rather than literal width.
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The basic word for greater-than-normal horizontal measurement; neutral and general.
The road is wide enough for two cars.
Дорога достаточно широкая для двух машин.
Similar to 'wide' for physical width, but often used figuratively for scope (broad range).
She has broad shoulders.
У неё широкие плечи.
Implies roomy, with comfortable open space inside; focuses on overall interior space.
The apartment is spacious with high ceilings.
Квартира просторная, с высокими потолками.
Casual synonym for 'spacious'; often used for cars/clothes/interiors to mean enough room.
The new car is roomy and comfortable.
Новая машина просторная и комфортная.
Means more than enough; emphasizes sufficiency or generous quantity rather than literal width.
There is ample space to store the boxes.
Есть достаточно места, чтобы хранить коробки.
Suggests wide extent, open space, or broad scope; often slightly formal or literary and used figuratively.
The house has an expansive view of the valley.
Из дома открывается широкий вид на долину.
Emphasizes large extent, often in area, scope, or degree; can be abstract (research, damage).
They carried out extensive repairs on the roof.
Они провели обширный ремонт крыши.
Means plentiful or giving; when applied to size (a generous portion) it implies more than enough rather than literal width.
She gave me a generous helping of salad.
Она дала мне щедрую порцию салата.
Describes something spread out awkwardly or extensively (sprawling city); often implies irregular or uncontrolled spread.
The sprawling suburb covers acres of land.
Разросшийся пригород занимает акры земли.
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How to pronounce wide and what this word means
wide translation: широкий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce wide
/ˈwaɪd/
wide translation
широкий
wide examples
The road stays wide here.
wide transcription
/ˈwaɪd/, /ˈwaɪd/
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wide meaning: what does it mean?
large from side
wide pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
wide is pronounced as /ˈwaɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
wide definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The road stays wide here. Translation: Дорога здесь широкая.
Is wide part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, wide (широкий) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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