far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ How to pronounce far-reaching (audio)
: having a wide range or effect

Examples of far-reaching in a Sentence

to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far-reaching was circa 1590

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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-reaching. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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far-reaching

adjective
far-reach·​ing
-ˈrē-chiŋ
: having a wide range, influence, or effect
a far-reaching decision

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