widespread
//ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd//
Forms
- Comparative
- more widespread
- Superlative
- most widespread
Definitions
1.Affecting, or found throughout, a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.
- There was widespread support for the proposal.
- The storm caused widespread damage.
2.Spread far apart.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3721
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From wide + spread.