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wide of

ADJECTIVE
distant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
far far-flung far-off inaccessible isolated obscure remote removed secluded
WEAK
a piece abroad abstracted apart arm's length asunder away backwoods beyond range far back farther further in the background in the boonies in the distance in the sticks indirect middle of nowhere not home out of earshot out of range out of reach out-of-the-way outlying retired secret separate sequestered telescopic unapproachable ways yonder
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approachable mingling public
WEAK
adjacent close friendly kind near nearby neighboring sympathetic warm

Example Sentences

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Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have been linked but are considered unlikely to move under those conditions, while reports connecting Fernandez with PSG are understood to be wide of the mark.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Pensions expert John Ralfe told the BBC that comparisons of this new fund with sovereign wealth funds in countries including Norway and the Gulf states were wide of the mark.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

“It’s rare to have that wide of an expanse,” said David Hamrick, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Undav, who has nine goals and two assists in his past eight league games, forced two desperation saves from Santos and flashed just wide of the post in the second half.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Across the lawn, Bunny had finally made his shot; the ball went wide of the sixth and seventh arches but, incredibly, hit the turning stake.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt