Wide
Example: The road is wide and easy to drive
Definition
"Wide" describes something having a considerable distance from one side to the other, often implying spaciousness or broadness. For example, a "wide" road is one that allows easy passage due to its large horizontal extent.
Etymology
The word "wide" comes from Old English 'wīd,' meaning broad or extensive. It shares roots with Old High German 'wīt' and Old Norse 'víðr,' all referring to broadness or expansiveness. Did you know? Its usage has remained fairly consistent over centuries, always relating to something large in extent.
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"Wide" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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