widespread

wide·spread

adj \ˈwīd-ˈspred\

Definition of WIDESPREAD

1

: widely diffused or prevalent <widespread public interest>

2

: widely extended or spread out <low, widespread hood and fenders — Time> <a widespread erosion surface — C. B. Hitchcock>

Examples of WIDESPREAD

1. There is widespread public interest in the election.
2. Trade partners had become more widespread.
3. There was widespread opposition to the plan.

First Known Use of WIDESPREAD

1582

Related to WIDESPREAD

Synonyms: broad, deep, expansive, extended, far-flung, far-reaching, rangy, sweeping, wide, wide-ranging, extensive

Antonyms: narrow

Related Words: comprehensive, general, global, inclusive; boundless, endless, infinite, limitless, unlimited; capacious, commodious, roomy, spacious

Near Antonyms: circumscribed, limited, restricted

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Rhymes with WIDESPREAD

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