Definition

The quality or state of being wide; the measurement of how broad something is.

Example

The wideness of the river made it difficult to cross.

Conversation

Have you seen the wideness of that new park downtown?

Yeah, it looks amazing! I can't believe how much space they have.

I know, right? The wideness really makes it feel inviting.

Absolutely! I can't wait to go for a walk there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wideness → It is formed from "wide" (from Old English "wīd", meaning broad or extensive) and "-ness" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or quality). The word "wideness" refers to the state or quality of being wide or broad.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'wide' to remember that 'wideness' means the quality of being broad.

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