Definition, synonyms and related words
comparative form of wide: more wide
"The river was much wider after the heavy rains than it had been yesterday."
In plain English: Wider means having more space from side to side than something else does.
"The road became wider after we turned onto country lanes."
comparative form of wide: more wide
"The river is wider here than it was last year after the heavy rains."
In plain English: Wider means covering more space from side to side than something else does.
"As he aged, his eyes became wider open when surprised."
Wider comes from the combination of the word wide and the suffix -er, which was first used in Middle English to form this comparative adjective. The term has retained its original meaning throughout its history, simply describing something that is more extensive than another.