far-reaching

far–reaching

adjective

Definition of FAR-REACHING

having considerable extent <to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass>

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

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

Near Antonyms circumscribed, limited, restricted

Antonyms narrow

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