English · Adjectives
wider
/ˈwaɪdər/
[/ˈwaɪdər/]
comparative of wide
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'wide'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more wide than the other.
Example
This street is wider than the lane.
This street is wider than the lane.
Etymology
From 'wide' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.