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What is another word for Widespread? – 112 Widespread Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    widespread common prevalent extensive comprehensive broad universal general pervasive rampant rife ubiquitous widespread far-reaching all-encompassing pervasive omnipresent universal extensive comprehensive broad general commonplace frequent recurring habitual repeated persistent recurring perpetual continuous incessant uninterrupted unrelenting

    Meaning of Widespread

    The primary meaning of "widespread" is something that is found or experienced over a large area or by a large number of people.

    Definitions

    • Found or experienced over a large area or by a large number of people
    • * Covering or affecting a large area or population
    • * Common or prevalent in a particular place or group

    Etymology of Widespread

    The word "widespread" has its roots in Old English words "wīd" meaning "wide" and "sprēdan" meaning "to spread"
    Historically, the term has been used to describe something that is extensive or comprehensive in its reach or impact

    Example Uses

    • The disease has become widespread in the region, affecting thousands of people
    • * The company's products have gained widespread acceptance in the market
    • * The widespread use of social media has changed the way people communicate

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    rare uncommon unusual infrequent isolated limited restricted localized confined scarce sporadic occasional intermittent sporadic isolated singular unique exclusive confined restricted localized

    Related Nouns

    distribution prevalence extent scope range area territory region population community society culture phenomenon trend pattern practice custom tradition habit usage

    Related Verbs

    spread extend expand increase grow develop proliferate permeate penetrate reach cover affect influence impact shape transform change alter

    Related Adjectives

    extensive comprehensive broad general universal pervasive rampant rife ubiquitous common prevalent frequent recurring habitual repeated persistent perpetual continuous incessant