Wider Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Wider" is mainly used as preposition meaning "against", "contrary to" or "in opposition to". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "wider"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "wider" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Against, in opposition to"
"Wider", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Indicates opposition or resistance to something or someone."
- Translation(s): against, contrary to, in opposition to
- Synonym(s): gegen
- Related word(s): widersprechen, Widerstand
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ist wider den Plan.
- Sie handelt wider ihren Willen.
- Das Gesetz ist wider die Verfassung.
2.) "Again, back (archaic/literary)"
"Wider", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Used to express repetition or return to a previous state."
- Translation(s): again, back, anew
- Synonym(s): wieder
- Related word(s): wiederholen, Wiederkehr
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er kam wider zurück.
- Das Problem trat wider auf.
- Sie versuchte es wider und wider.
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