Far and wide
adverb
In many places, over a large area.
The news spread far and wide.
Often appears as...
- travel far and wide
- known far and wide
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
To or from a lot of places.
People came from far and wide to see the show.
Often appears as...
- from far and wide
- heard far and wide
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
Over a large distance or area.
Her reputation has spread far and wide.
Often appears as...
- spread far and wide
- look far and wide
adverb
In many places, over a large area.
The news spread far and wide.
Often appears as...
- travel far and wide
- known far and wide
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
To or from a lot of places.
People came from far and wide to see the show.
Often appears as...
- from far and wide
- heard far and wide
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
Over a large distance or area.
Her reputation has spread far and wide.
Often appears as...
- spread far and wide
- look far and wide
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Expressive Range
Used to emphasize the vastness of an area where something occurs or is recognized.
His talent for singing is acknowledged far and wide.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Often not meant as literal distance, but rather to suggest a broad reach.
Their music is heard far and wide, transcending borders.
Pro Tip 3/3Popular Phrasing
Frequently used in storytelling to describe a hero's or object's fame.
The legend of the brave knight was known far and wide.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressive Range
Used to emphasize the vastness of an area where something occurs or is recognized.
His talent for singing is acknowledged far and wide.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Often not meant as literal distance, but rather to suggest a broad reach.
Their music is heard far and wide, transcending borders.
Pro Tip 3/3Popular Phrasing
Frequently used in storytelling to describe a hero's or object's fame.
The legend of the brave knight was known far and wide.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressive Range
Used to emphasize the vastness of an area where something occurs or is recognized.
His talent for singing is acknowledged far and wide.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Often not meant as literal distance, but rather to suggest a broad reach.
Their music is heard far and wide, transcending borders.
Pro Tip 3/3Popular Phrasing
Frequently used in storytelling to describe a hero's or object's fame.
The legend of the brave knight was known far and wide.
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