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.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist wider den Plan.He is against the plan.
  2. Sie handelt wider ihren Willen.She acts against her will.
  3. Das Gesetz ist wider die Verfassung.The law is against the constitution.

2.) "Again, back (archaic/literary)"

"Wider", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er kam wider zurück.He came back again.
  2. Das Problem trat wider auf.The problem occurred again.
  3. Sie versuchte es wider und wider.She tried it again and again.
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