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wide·spread

widespread

 
 
pronunciation:
waId spred
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: extended, scattered, or accepted over a wide area.
Her mystery novels enjoyed widespread popularity.
 
antonyms:
limited
similar words:
extensive, general, prevailing, prevalent, rife, sweeping
definition 2: open or spread out to full width.
A bird with widespread wings flew overhead.
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