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Meaning of widest

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

widest

Pronunciation:/ˈwaɪdəst/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having a large physical extent from side to side.

    Example: We walked down a wide corridor.

  2. Large in scope.

    Example: The inquiry had a wide remit.

  3. Operating at the side of the playing area.

    Example: That team needs a decent wide player.

  4. On one side or the other of the mark; too far sideways from the mark, the wicket, the batsman, etc.

    Example: Too bad! That was a great passing-shot, but it's wide.