width

pronunciation

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Noun:

the extent of something from side to side

Word Origin

width: width: see wide

width (n.): 1620s, formed from wide on model of breadth, and replacing wideness (Old English widnes). Johnson (1755) calls it "a low word." Related: Widthwise.

Synonym

n.

girth bore reach span diameter thickness spread broadness stretch piece breadth caliber section wideness

n.

extensiveness immensity extension expanse largeness space expansion vastness spaciousness

n.

size amount volume scope sweep degree dimensions proportions capacity reach swing magnitude quantity compass extent measure range

Antonym

n.

Example

1. Never mind the quality , feel the width .

2. When you open a story , it will be formatted to one screen width .

3. Add a belt that best fits the belt loop width .

4. You can find a theme base on its specific features such as colors , columns and width .

5. A dog 's strength and running ability are predicted by the size and width of the canine 's head .

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