Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
far-and-wide
idiom
/fɑːr ənd waɪd/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a vast area that covers a large distance, often implying that something has been searched for or found across many places.
Examples
- People from far-and-wide came to see the festival.
- She searched far-and-wide for the perfect gift.
- The news spread far-and-wide, reaching even the most remote areas.
Meaning
The term indicates a wide reach or extensive area, frequently used to denote that something is sought after or recognized in many different locations.
Synonyms
- far and near
- widely
- throughout
- extensively
- all over
