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wide of the mark vs wide

wide vs wide of the mark

wide of the mark and wide both are adjectives.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wide of the mark No Yes No No
wide No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, wide of the mark and wide are synonyms defined as:
  • wide of the mark and wide: not on target
wide of the mark (adjective) wide (adjective)
not on target having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
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 of the mark (adverb) wide (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 of the mark and wide

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