wide
beginnerA1/waɪd/ · wide
Having a large extent from side to side.
Meanings
Having a large extent from side to side.
طرفین سے بڑی وسعت رکھنے والا。
کشادہ
kushadah
Common Collocations
- wide range
- wide space
- wide smile
Example Sentences
The river is quite wide here.
یہاں دریا کافی کشادہ ہے۔
Yahan darya kafi kushadah hai.
She has a wide variety of interests.
اس کی دلچسپیاں بہت وسیع ہیں۔
Us ki dilchaspiyan bohat wasi hain.
He gave a wide grin when he saw us.
اس نے ہمیں دیکھ کر ایک وسیع مسکراہٹ دی۔
Us ne humein dekh kar ek wasi muskurahat di.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'wide' as 'wide open spaces'.
Picture a vast, open landscape stretching out before you.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کشادہ دل انسان ہی کھلی آنکھوں سے دیکھتا ہے۔
Kushadah dil insaan hi khuli aankhon se dekhta hai.
A generous-hearted person sees with open eyes.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "wíd" — broad, extensive
First known use: before 12th century
The term has evolved from Old English, retaining much of its original meaning of being broad or spacious.