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wide; width; relax; lenient; ample; surname
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesadjective
wide; broad; spacious (opposite of narrow)
Used to describe something that has a large horizontal distance or extensive range.
This road is very wide.
The window in our living room is very wide.
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The wide screen in the cinema improves the viewing experience.
He thinks carefully for the collective and manages a wide range of things.
This river is three times wider than that one.
noun
width; breadth
Refers to the measurement of how wide something is.
The width of our national flag is two-thirds of its length.
This river is one li wide.
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Please measure the width of the table.
The width of this fabric is not enough to make curtains.
The ratio of the room's width to length is very harmonious.
verb
to relax; to ease; to make less strict
Used when making something less strict, tense, or tight.
The teacher decided to give us a two-day extension to hand in our homework.
After hearing this news, his mind eased a lot.
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The government decided to relax the entry policy.
You need to relax and not be too nervous.
The doctor said I need to relax my diet and not eat too greasy food.
adjective
lenient; magnanimous; not strict
Describes someone who is not strict or demanding, showing tolerance and generosity.
This judge is very lenient towards prisoners.
We should treat people with leniency and generosity.
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The company decided to give him lenient treatment.
He is strict with himself but lenient with others.
Parents should educate their children with a combination of leniency and strictness.
adjective
ample; well-off; financially comfortable
Describes having enough money or resources; not lacking.
He is much more financially comfortable now than before.
This month's budget is relatively ample, so we can buy some new clothes.
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Although his life is now comfortable, he is still very thrifty.
The space at home is very spacious and comfortable to live in.
After retiring, his time became very ample.
noun
a surname
Used as a family name in Chinese culture.
My friend's surname is Kuan.
Mr. Kuan is the general manager of our company.
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The surname Kuan is not very common in China.
Aunt Kuan is my mother's good friend.
The Kuan family has a long history.