far and wide

adverb

variants or less commonly far and near

Synonyms of far and wide next

: in every direction : everywhere

searched far and wide

Examples of far and wide in a Sentence

we searched far and wide for a surgeon who could perform that delicate operation

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Expect his food and drinks to attract many as people come from far and wide to Eden Roc for its Art Week events. —

Essence, 6 Dec. 2024 As the second-in-command of the gang Los de la M, which controlled operations from the Girón prison in Santander, her influence extended far and wide. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 The best river cruises have always had a certain mystique that draws travelers from far and wide—even those who are new to cruising. —

Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024 Starry fashionistas came from far and wide to attend the 2024 Fashion Awards at Royal Albert Hall on Monday night. —

Violet Goldstone, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for far and wide

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of far and wide was before the 12th century

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“Far and wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20and%20wide. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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