widespread — existing or happening over a large area or among many people
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing or happening over a large area or among many people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwaɪdspred/
Korean meaning: 널리 퍼진, 광범위한
Korean pronunciation: 와이드-스프레드 (강세: 와이드)
Example Sentences
- There was widespread panic when people heard that pizza would be banned.
- The new smartphone gained widespread popularity among teenagers.
- Climate change is causing widespread environmental problems.
widespread
ADJECTIVE//ˈwaɪdspred//
existing or happening over a large area or among many people
The internet created widespread changes in daily life around the world.
Wide arms spread butter everywhere — widespread coverage!
Widespread support grew worldwide and brought people together.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the combination of 'wide' (Old English 'wid', meaning broad or extensive) and 'spread' (Old English 'spraedan', meaning to extend or scatter). The compound emerged in Middle English to describe something distributed across a large area.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“There was widespread panic when people heard that pizza would be banned.”
“The new smartphone gained widespread popularity among teenagers.”
“Climate change is causing widespread environmental problems.”
“There was widespread confusion when the teacher announced a surprise exam on the day of the school festival.”
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