widespread (Meaning)

Wordnet

widespread (s)

widely circulated or diffused

distributed over a considerable extent

Webster

widespread (a.)

Spread to a great distance; widely extended; extending far and wide; as, widespread wings; a widespread movement.

widespread Sentence Examples

  1. The infection spread widespread throughout the country, alarming health officials.
  2. Rumors about the scandal circulated widespread, tarnishing the company's reputation.
  3. The drought's effects were widespread, causing crop failures and water shortages.
  4. The ban on smoking in public places became widespread, improving air quality.
  5. The use of drones for surveillance has become widespread in military operations.
  6. Social media platforms have played a widespread role in disseminating information and connecting people.
  7. The belief in astrology remains widespread, despite scientific evidence to the contrary.
  8. The spread of COVID-19 caused widespread panic and economic disruption.
  9. The impact of climate change is widespread, affecting ecosystems, weather patterns, and human populations.
  10. The availability of high-speed internet has led to widespread access to online resources and entertainment.

FAQs About the word widespread

widely circulated or diffused, distributed over a considerable extentSpread to a great distance; widely extended; extending far and wide; as, widespread wings;

wide,extensive, sweeping, broad, deep, wide-ranging,comprehensive, extended, far-reaching, expansive

narrow,narrow, limited, limited, restricted,restricted,circumscribed, circumscribed

The infection spread widespread throughout the country, alarming health officials.

Rumors about the scandal circulated widespread, tarnishing the company's reputation.

The drought's effects were widespread, causing crop failures and water shortages.

The ban on smoking in public places became widespread, improving air quality.