width meaning

width means 'the measurement of how wide something is'.

width :

breadth, span

noun

▪ The width of the table is two meters.

▪ The table is two meters wide.

▪ Measure the width of the door.

▪ Check how wide the door is.

paraphrasing

▪ breadth – the distance from side to side

▪ span – the full extent of something

Pronunciation

width [wɪdθ]

The stress is on the first part and sounds like 'width'.

Common phrases and grammar about width

width - Common meaning

noun
breadth, span

Part of Speech Changes for "width"

▪ widen (verb) – to make wider

▪ wide (adjective) – having a large width

Common Expressions with "width"

▪ increase the width – make wider

▪ reduce the width – make narrower

▪ measure the width – check how wide

▪ width of the road – how wide the road is

Important examples of width in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, width is often used to describe measurements of objects or spaces.

▪The width of the shelf is 30 cm.
▪The shelf is 30 cm wide.

Example of a confusing word: breadth (the extent or scope)

▪The breadth of the shelf is 30 cm.
▪The extent of the shelf is 30 cm.
"Width" refers specifically to the measurement of how wide an object is, which is a precise dimension. In the sentence "The width of the shelf is 30 cm," it is grammatically correct and clear. "Breadth" can also refer to width but is more often used in contexts of scope or range, not precise measurements of objects. Using "breadth" in this sentence could imply a broader or less precise measurement, making it less suitable for describing the specific dimension of the shelf. Therefore, "width" is the correct choice for precise measurements.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Width is used as a noun in grammar questions, often requiring understanding of measurement contexts.

▪The width of the window is important for curtains.
▪How wide the window is matters for curtains.

width

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

width of a river

'span of a river', used to describe the measurement across a river.

▪The width of the river is 50 meters.
▪The river is 50 meters wide.

at arm's width

means 'at a distance as wide as an arm', used to describe a safe or comfortable distance.

▪Keep the box at arm's width.
▪Keep the box at a comfortable distance.

Differences between similar words and width

width

,

breadth

differences

Width is the measurement from side to side, while breadth is often used more broadly for extent or scope.

width
▪The width of the room is five meters.
▪The room is five meters wide.
breadth
▪The breadth of his knowledge is impressive.
▪He knows a lot about many things.

width

,

span

differences

Width refers to the measurement across, while span can refer to the full extent or reach of something.

width
▪The width of the bridge is 10 meters.
▪The bridge reaches a long way.
span
▪The span of the bridge is impressive.
▪The bridge reaches a long way.

Words with the same origin as width

The origin of width

The word's etymology is not clear.

Word structure

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Words with the same origin

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