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English - Japanese
Wide
waɪd
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
広い (Hiroi), 広範な (Kōhan na), 広く (Hiroku), 広がった (Hirogatta), 幅広い (Habahiroi)
Wide meanings in Japanese
広い (Hiroi)
Example:
The room is wide.
その部屋は広いです。
They have a wide garden.
彼らは広い庭を持っています。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to describe physical dimensions or spaces.
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'wide' and can be used in various contexts, such as describing rooms, gardens, or streets.
広範な (Kōhan na)
Example:
She has a wide range of interests.
彼女は広範な興味を持っています。
The study covers a wide array of topics.
その研究は広範なトピックをカバーしています。
Usage: FormalContext: Used to describe variety or scope in topics, interests, or subjects.
Note: This term emphasizes the extensiveness or diversity of something rather than physical width.
広く (Hiroku)
Example:
He smiled widely.
彼は広く笑いました。
They opened their arms wide.
彼らは腕を広く広げました。
Usage: InformalContext: Used to describe actions or expressions that convey a sense of openness or extent.
Note: This form is often used with verbs to indicate the manner in which an action is performed.
広がった (Hirogatta)
Example:
The sky is wide open.
空は広がっています。
The river widens here.
ここで川は広がっています。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to describe something that expands or extends, often in a more dynamic sense.
Note: This form can describe both physical spaces and metaphorical situations, such as opportunities.
幅広い (Habahiroi)
Example:
He has a wide perspective.
彼は幅広い視野を持っています。
The store offers a wide selection of products.
その店は幅広い商品を提供しています。
Usage: FormalContext: Often used when discussing choices, options, or perspectives.
Note: This term can be particularly useful in discussions about diversity in opinions or selections.
Wide's synonyms
broad
Broad refers to a wide extent from side to side, often suggesting a spacious or expansive quality.
Example: The river flowed through a broad valley.
Note: Broad can imply a greater degree of width compared to wide.
vast
Vast indicates a very great extent or quantity, often with a sense of immense size or scale.
Example: The vast expanse of the desert stretched out before us.
Note: Vast emphasizes the idea of great extent or size more strongly than wide.
expansive
Expansive suggests a wide or extensive area or space, often with a feeling of openness or grandeur.
Example: The hotel lobby had an expansive layout with high ceilings.
Note: Expansive can convey a sense of openness or grandeur in addition to width.
broaden
Broaden means to make or become wider or more extensive in scope or range.
Example: We need to broaden our perspective on this issue.
Note: Broaden is a verb that indicates the action of making something wider or more extensive, rather than describing the width itself.
Wide expressions, common phrases
Wide awake
This phrase means to be fully awake and alert.
Example: After a good night's sleep, I was wide awake and ready to start the day.
Note: The word 'wide' in this context emphasizes the extent of being awake and alert.
Wide open
When something is wide open, it means fully open with no obstructions.
Example: The door was left wide open, letting in a breeze.
Note: The addition of 'wide' emphasizes the extent of openness or lack of obstruction.
Wide range
Refers to a broad selection or variety of something.
Example: The store offers a wide range of products to choose from.
Note: The term 'wide' expands the scope or variety of the range.
Wide-eyed
Describes someone who is surprised, amazed, or in awe.
Example: The children looked wide-eyed at the magician's tricks.
Note: The use of 'wide' emphasizes the expression of the eyes being open wide due to surprise or wonder.
Wide of the mark
Means to be inaccurate or incorrect in one's estimation or prediction.
Example: His prediction was wide of the mark as the actual results were very different.
Note: The addition of 'wide' emphasizes a significant deviation from the intended target or expectation.
Far and wide
Refers to a large area or distance, often indicating widespread coverage or reach.
Example: News of the festival spread far and wide, attracting visitors from neighboring towns.
Note: The phrase 'far and wide' emphasizes the extensive distance or range over which something is spread or known.
Cast the net wide
To consider a wide range of options or possibilities in order to increase the chances of success.
Example: In order to find the best candidate, the company decided to cast the net wide and consider applicants from various backgrounds.
Note: The phrase 'cast the net wide' highlights the act of exploring diverse options or opportunities to achieve a desired outcome.
Wide everyday (slang) expressions
Wide load
Refers to a vehicle or object that is wider than standard and requires caution in passing or maneuvering around.
Example: Be careful passing that truck; it's carrying a wide load.
Note: The term 'wide load' specifically highlights the width of the object or vehicle, often indicating a potential obstacle on the road.
Wide boy
Typically used to describe a man who is flashy, brash, and self-assured, often with questionable morals or behaviors.
Example: He struts around like a wide boy, acting as if he owns the place.
Note: The term 'wide boy' implies a sense of arrogance and flamboyance, not just referring to physical width.
Go wide
In sports or other activities, it means to move towards the sideline or expand the playing area to create space or avoid opposition.
Example: During the game, remember to go wide to avoid the defenders.
Note: The term 'go wide' focuses on moving away from the center or other players, emphasizing a strategic positioning rather than just a general extent.
Wide body
A term used to describe someone who is physically large or muscular, especially in terms of body width or girth.
Example: The gym always has a few wide bodies working out, lifting massive weights.
Note: While 'wide' refers to broadness or width in general, 'wide body' specifically denotes a person's physique, usually highlighting muscularity or size.
Wide - Examples
The road is wide enough for two cars to pass.
She has a wide range of interests.
The company offers a wide variety of products.
Wide grammar
Wide - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: wide
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): wider
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): widest
Adjective (Adjective): wide
Adverb, comparative (Adverb, comparative): wider
Adverb, superlative (Adverb, superlative): widest
Adverb (Adverb): wide
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): wides
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): wide
Syllables, Separation and Stress
wide Contains 1 syllables: wide
Phonetic transcription: ˈwīd
wide , ˈwīd (The red syllable is stressed)
Wide - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
wide: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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