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wider
wider
See also: wider-
German
Etymology
Middle High German wider, Old High German widar.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈviːdɐ/
- Homophone: wieder
Preposition
wider + accusative
Usage notes
wider is old-fashioned and is commonly found in set legacy phrases and old texts. Modern German is more partial to the use of gegen.