far-reaching — Having a wide range of influence or effect; extending over a great distance or having extensive consequences.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having a wide range of influence or effect; extending over a great distance or having extensive consequences.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑːrˌriːtʃɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 광범위한, 영향력이 큰
Korean pronunciation: 파-리치-잉 (강세: 파, 리치)
Example Sentences
- The CEO's decision to work in pajamas had far-reaching effects - now the whole company shows up in sleepwear!
- The government's education reform will have far-reaching implications for future generations.
- Her invention of a self-cleaning kitchen had far-reaching consequences - she became the most popular person in the neighborhood!
far-reaching
ADJECTIVE//ˈfɑːrˌriːtʃɪŋ//
Having a wide range of influence or effect; extending over a great distance or having extensive consequences.
Having a wide range of influence or effect; extending over a great distance or having extensive consequences.
Far-reaching teaching becomes powerful preaching!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound adjective formed from 'far' (Old English 'feor' meaning distant) and 'reaching' (Old English 'ræcan' meaning to extend or stretch out). The combination literally means 'extending to distant places or having wide-ranging effects.'
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📝Examples
“The CEO's decision to work in pajamas had far-reaching effects - now the whole company shows up in sleepwear!”
“The government's education reform will have far-reaching implications for future generations.”
“Her invention of a self-cleaning kitchen had far-reaching consequences - she became the most popular person in the neighborhood!”
“Climate change requires far-reaching international cooperation to address effectively.”
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