Word: WIDE
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Definition of WIDE
- A ball that passes so far from the batsman that the umpire deems it unplayable; the arm signal used by an umpire to signal a wide; the extra run added to the batting side's score
- Having a large physical extent from side to side.
"We walked down a wide corridor."
- Large in scope.
"The inquiry had a wide remit."
- Operating at the side of the playing area.
"That team needs a decent wide player."
- Extensively
"He travelled far and wide."
- Completely
"He was wide awake."
- Away from a given goal
"A few shots were fired but they all went wide."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "wide" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "wide" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WIDE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WIDE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WIDE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WIDE:
- # the wide effect
- # master of wide
- # playing with wide
- # in terms of wide
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