Definition of Far and wide

1. Adverb. Over great areas or distances; everywhere. "Searched for the child far and near"

Exact synonyms: Far And Near

Definition of Far and wide

1. Adverb. (idiomatic) Over a great distance or large area; nearly everywhere. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Far And Wide

faquirs
far-and-near suture
far-famed
far-fetched
far-field
far-flung
far-off
far-out
far-reaching
far-right
far-sighted
far Western analysis
far and away
far and near
far and wide (current term)
far away
far be it
far cry
far east
far fetched
far from
far gone
far left
far off
far out
far point
far point of convergence
far point of eye
far points

Literary usage of Far and wide

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Complete Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott by Walter Scott (1900)
"Enough, I sought to drive away The lazy hours of peaceful day; Slight cause will then suffice to guide 80 A Knight's free footsteps far and wide, — A falcon ..."

2. Handy-book of Literary Curiosities by William Shepard Walsh (1892)
"He was promptly recognized, was banished from the country, and a warning against him was published far and wide. From that time till the day of his death he ..."

3. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"Nevertheless it was impossible for him so to conceal himself that his reputation did not spread far and wide. Pfl- grims flocked to him, thus furnishing him ..."

4. John L. Stoddard's Lectures: Supplementary Volume[s]. by John Lawson Stoddard (1903)
"The theme is a congenial one ; for, on retiring from a life of travel far and wide through many a clime and kingdom of the civilized world, the author has ..."

5. The Æneid of Virgil by Virgil (1910)
"A glittering, long line, while far and wide The sulphurous fume and exhalation flowed. My father strove not now; but lifted him In prayer to all the gods, ..."

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