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widespread

wide·spread

widespread

 
 
pronunciation:
waId spred
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: happening or scattered over a wide area.
She enjoyed widespread fame after her new film came out.
 
antonyms:
limited
similar words:
extensive, general
definition 2: open or spread out to full width.
The bird's widespread wings cast a large shadow on the water.
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