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wide-open

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective wide-open has 2 senses
  1. wide-open - open wide; "left the doors wide-open"
    Antonyms:
    shut, unopen, closed (indirect, via open)
  2. open, wide-open, lawless - lax in enforcing laws; "an open town"
    Antonym: lawful (indirect, via unlawful)

Definitions from the Web

Wide-Open

Adjective

1. (Popular)

Having a broad or extensive opening or space.

Sample Sentence: The wide-open plains stretched as far as the eye could see.


2. (Local)

Characterized by a lack of restrictions, limitations, or regulations.

Sample Sentence: In our small town, the local swimming hole is wide-open for anyone to use.


Adverb

1. (Popular)

With complete accessibility or freedom.

Sample Sentence: After months of studying, the students were wide-open to new ideas and knowledge.


2. (Local)

In a manner that includes everyone or everything, without discrimination.

Sample Sentence: Our neighborhood library is wide-open, welcoming individuals of all ages and backgrounds.


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