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wide vs wide of the mark

wide of the mark vs wide

wide and wide of the mark both are adjectives.

wide is an adverb but wide of the mark is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wide No Yes No Yes
wide of the mark No Yes No No
As adjectives, wide and wide of the mark are synonyms defined as:
  • wide and wide of the mark: not on target
wide (adjective) wide of the mark (adjective)
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other not on target
great in degree
having ample fabric
broad in scope or content
not on target
very large in expanse or scope
(used of eyes) fully open or extended
wide (adverb) wide of the mark (adverb)
to or over a great extent or range; far
with or by a broad space
far from the intended target
to the fullest extent possible
Difference between wide and wide of the mark

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