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Width

UK /["/wɪdθ//wɪtθ/"]/US /["/wɪdθ//wɪtθ/"]/

Definition

the measurement from one side of something to the other; how wide something is

In simple words: The measurement of how wide something is from side to side.

Examples

  • The width of the table is exactly two meters.
  • Please measure the width of the door before buying the new frame.
  • The designer focused on the width of the lines to create a bold effect.
  • Room width can significantly affect how spacious it feels.
  • The width of the river prevented the small boat from crossing easily.

Usage notes

Use 'width' when talking about dimensions, especially in more technical contexts like construction or design. Avoid using it in very informal conversations.

Grammar pattern

width + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'width' as 'wide' + 'th'; remember wide things are measured by width.

Collocations

  • great
  • entire
  • full
  • have
  • span
  • measure
  • grow
  • increase
  • decrease
  • measurement
  • across the width
  • in width

Synonyms

  • breadth
  • extent
  • dimension
  • span

Antonyms

  • narrowness

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'length' or 'height'.
  • Using 'width' as uncountable when needing the plural 'widths'.