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widespread

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/ · UK /ˈwaɪdsprɛd/

widespread means: Existing or happening in many places or among many people.

adjective

IN MANY PLACESB2

Existing or happening in many places or among many people.

  • The storm caused widespread damage.
  • There is widespread support for the plan.
  • Mobile phones are now widespread in rural areas.

Similar words: common, extensive, prevalent

Opposites: localized

Common phrases: widespread damage, widespread support, widespread use, widespread belief

Questions about widespread

What does widespread mean?

Existing or happening in many places or among many people.

What is widespread in other languages?

Türkçe: yaygın · Español: extendido · Français: répandu · Deutsch: weit verbreitet · Italiano: diffuso · 日本語: 広範囲に及ぶ

How do you pronounce widespread?

In American English /ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/; in British English /ˈwaɪdsprɛd/.

How do you use widespread in a sentence?

The storm caused widespread damage. There is widespread support for the plan.

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