widths

Distances across objects

Widths is the plural of width, the measurement of something from side to side.

A room has width, length, and height.

Fabric comes in standard widths.

The word often appears when comparing or specifying multiple measurements: The boards come in three widths.

Check the widths of both doorways before ordering the appliance.

measurement

dimension

Measurable extent or scope

  • spanDistance between endpoints
  • extentRange or magnitude
  • gaugeStandard of measurement

size · thickness · diameter · millimeter · centimeter · inch · meter · foot · yard · calipers

narrow

slim

Thin or meager

constricted · restricted · cramped · tapered · fine · compact · limited · pinched · trim · streamlined

variation

range

Extent of variation

spectrum · variety · grades · increments · differences · standards · tolerances · adjustments · settings · configurations

broad

extensive

Covering a large scope

generous · vast · sweeping · substantial · considerable · roomy · capacious · full · liberal · inclusive

Categories
Opposites
dimensional orientation

widthsheights

Vertical measurements or summits

lengths · depths · tallnesses · altitudes · elevations

measurement scope

widthsvolumes

Amounts or books

areas · sizes · magnitudes · dimensions · extents

dimensional emphasis

widthslengths

End-to-end measures

spans · extents

Phrases
Family

width, widthwise

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