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