widespread

widespread is on the Academic Word List.

Word parts

wide + spread

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌwaɪdˈsprɛd/ or /ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

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Adjective

Positive widespread

Comparative more widespread

Superlative most widespread

1. If something is widespread, it happens or exists in many situations or places.

   This particular bird is only found here, but similar species are very widespread.

   There is a widespread belief that when we are born we are like a blank sheet of paper.

Related words

• wide
• spread