width
/wid /
Definition
Noun: 1. The measurement or extent of something from side to side; the distance across an object. This is the primary meaning, referring to a physical dimension. 2. (Figurative) The quality of being broad in range, scope, or outlook. This extends the concept to non-physical attributes like knowledge or perspective.
Usage and Examples
- As a physical measurement:
- The width of the table is 80 centimeters.
- Measure the length and width of the room.
- The river's width increases after the heavy rains.
- In a figurative sense:
- The width of his knowledge on the subject is impressive.
- The course offers a great width of topics for students to explore.
Advanced Usage
- "In width": A common prepositional phrase used to specify a measurement.
- The fabric is 150 centimeters in width.
- "The full width of": Emphasizes the entire extent or scope of something.
- She used the full width of the page for her drawing.
- He experienced the full width of human emotion.
Variants and Related Words
- Wide (adjective): Having a great extent from side to side.
- Widen (verb): To make or become wider.
- Widthways / Widthwise (adverb): In the direction of the width.
Synonyms
- Breadth: Often used interchangeably with "width," especially in figurative contexts (e.g., breadth of knowledge).
- Span: The full extent from side to side.
- Diameter: Specifically for the width of a circle or cylinder, passing through its center.
Antonyms
- Length: The measurement of something from end to end.
- Height: The measurement from base to top.
- Narrowness: The quality of having a small distance from side to side.
Noun
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the extent of something from side to side
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