widespread

Meaning

Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.

existing or happening in many places or among many people

existing or happening over a large area or among many people

Example Sentences

The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.

There is widespread support for the new policy.

The disease was widespread in the rural areas.

Synonyms

pervasive, extensive, prevalent, universal, common, far-reaching

Entry 1

pervasive, extensive

Entry 2

extensive, prevalent, universal, common

Entry 3

extensive, universal, far-reaching, pervasive

Antonyms

limited, narrow, localized, restricted, rare, confined

Entry 1

limited, narrow

Entry 2

limited, localized, restricted, rare

Entry 3

limited, confined

Collocations

widespread support, widespread use, widespread damage, widespread belief, widespread concern, widespread impact

Entry 2

widespread support, widespread use, widespread damage, widespread belief

Entry 3

widespread concern, widespread use, widespread impact