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Meaning of widespread
The primary meaning of the word "widespread" is something that is found or experienced over a large area or by a large number of people.
Etymology of widespread
The word "widespread" has its roots in Old English words "wīd" meaning "wide" and "sprædan" meaning "to spread"
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is dispersed or extended over a large area
Synonyms
widespread
common
prevalent
rampant
pervasive
ubiquitous
extensive
far-reaching
comprehensive
broad
universal
general
customary
habitual
frequent
recurrent
repeated
extensive
thorough
sweeping
vast
expansive
unlimited
unbounded
infinite
endless
boundless
all-encompassing
all-pervasive
omnipresent
general
prevalent
routine
customary
usual
accustomed
familiar
everyday
ordinary
rampant
rife
epidemic
pandemic
universal
worldwide
global
international
Definitions
- Found or experienced over a large area or by a large number of people
- * Covering or affecting a large area or a significant proportion of a population
Usage Examples
- The disease is widespread in the region, affecting thousands of people
- * The company's products have gained widespread acceptance in the market
- * The widespread use of social media has changed the way people communicate
Antonyms
limited
restricted
localized
confined
isolated
scarce
rare
unusual
uncommon
infrequent
sporadic
occasional
few
minimal
negligible
insignificant
localized
regional
parochial
provincial
narrow
confined