width

/wid /

Thân thiện

The carpenter measures the width of the wooden board.

Definition

Noun: 1. The measurement or extent of something from side to side; the distance across an object. This is the primary meaning, referring to a physical dimension. 2. (Figurative) The quality of being broad in range, scope, or outlook. This extends the concept to non-physical attributes like knowledge or perspective.

Usage and Examples

• As a physical measurement:
  • The width of the table is 80 centimeters.
  • Measure the length and width of the room.
  • The river's width increases after the heavy rains.
• In a figurative sense:
  • The width of his knowledge on the subject is impressive.
  • The course offers a great width of topics for students to explore.

Advanced Usage

• "In width": A common prepositional phrase used to specify a measurement.
  • The fabric is 150 centimeters in width.
• "The full width of": Emphasizes the entire extent or scope of something.
  • She used the full width of the page for her drawing.
  • He experienced the full width of human emotion.

Variants and Related Words

• Wide (adjective): Having a great extent from side to side.
• Widen (verb): To make or become wider.
• Widthways / Widthwise (adverb): In the direction of the width.

Synonyms

• Breadth: Often used interchangeably with "width," especially in figurative contexts (e.g., breadth of knowledge).
• Span: The full extent from side to side.
• Diameter: Specifically for the width of a circle or cylinder, passing through its center.

Antonyms

• Length: The measurement of something from end to end.
• Height: The measurement from base to top.
• Narrowness: The quality of having a small distance from side to side.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the extent of something from side to side

Từ đồng nghĩa

• breadth