Cool MateMeaning of Widespread
existing or happening over a large area or among many people
In simple words: happening in many places or affecting many people
Widespread in a sentence
- The storm caused widespread damage.
- The plan received widespread support throughout the country.
- a geographically widespread species
- The internet only came into widespread public use in the 1990s.
- The decision met with widespread approval.
- The use of steroids was widespread in many sports.
- There is widespread dissatisfaction with the party leadership.
- There is widespread support for the policy.
- There seems to be a widespread belief that living standards are rising.
How to use Widespread
Use 'widespread' to describe something that is common or prevalent. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it for localized events.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'wide' + 'spread' like something being spread out over a large area.
Related words
Opposites of Widespread
Common mistakes with Widespread
- Confusing with 'widely spread' as a literal phrase.
- Using it to describe something only in one area.
- Misplacing it as a verb.
Widespread appears in
Widespread in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
واسع الانتشار
يحدث في أماكن كثيرة أو يؤثر على العديد من الناس
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিস্তৃত
অনেক জায়গায় ঘটছে বা অনেক লোককে প্রভাবিত করছে
- GermanDeutsch
weit verbreitet
passiert an vielen Orten oder betrifft viele Menschen
- SpanishEspañol
Generalizado
sucediendo en muchos lugares o afectando a muchas personas
- Persianفارسی
گسترده
اتفاق افتادن در مکانهای زیاد یا تأثیر گذاشتن بر روی بسیاری از مردم
- FrenchFrançais
Generalisé, Répandu
Qui arrive dans plein d'endroits ou qui touche plein de monde
- Hindiहिन्दी
व्यापक
कई जगहों पर होना या बहुत से लोगों को प्रभावित करना
- ItalianItaliano
Diffuso, esteso
che succede in tanti posti o che tocca tante persone
- PortuguesePortuguês
Amplo, generalizado
que acontece em muitos lugares ou afeta muita gente
- RussianРусский
Широко распространенный
происходящее во многих местах или затрагивающее многих людей
- Urduاردو
Widespread
بہت سی جگہوں پر ہونے والا یا بہت سے لوگوں کو متاثر کرنے والا
- Chinese中文
广泛的
在许多地方发生或影响许多人
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Frequently asked questions about Widespread
What does Widespread mean?
happening in many places or affecting many people
What is the definition of Widespread?
existing or happening over a large area or among many people
How do you use Widespread in a sentence?
The storm caused widespread damage.
Can you give another example of Widespread?
The plan received widespread support throughout the country.
What are synonyms for Widespread?
Common alternatives include common, prevalent, extensive, universal, ubiquitous.
What is the opposite of Widespread?
Opposite meanings include limited, narrow, restricted.
What words go with Widespread?
It commonly pairs with be, become, remain, extremely, fairly, very, among.
What are common mistakes when using Widespread?
Confusing with 'widely spread' as a literal phrase. Using it to describe something only in one area. Misplacing it as a verb.
How do you pronounce Widespread?
US: /["/ˈwaɪdspred/"]/, UK: /["/ˈwaɪdspred/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Widespread?
Use 'widespread' to describe something that is common or prevalent. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it for localized events.
What CEFR level is Widespread?
"Widespread" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.