Pronunciation

/wɪˈspreɪd/

Definitions

• Adjective: Characterized by being widespread or distributed over a large area or among many people. For example: “The new technology has a widespread adoption.”
• Verb: To spread or become widely known or accepted. For example: “The idea quickly spread throughout the community.”
• Noun: The extent or degree to which something is widespread or distributed. For example: “The disease’s prevalence was widespread.”

Phrases

• “Widespread support” indicates broad agreement or endorsement.
• “Widespread panic” describes a situation where fear spreads rapidly.
• “Widespread use” signifies that something is commonly employed or utilized.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The belief in climate change is widespread among scientists.”
• Verb: “The new policy was implemented on a widespread scale.”
• Noun: “The damage from the storm was extensive, with widespread power outages.”

Synonyms

• Ubiquitous
• Pervasive
• Rampant
• General
• Far-reaching
• Widespreading
• Extensive

Antonyms

• Narrow
• Limited
• Local
• Isolated
• Exclusive
• Niche