worldwide
gb/wˈɚldwˈaɪd/ us/wˈɚldwˈaɪd/
A2
English
~ 1400
világméretű, világszintű, globális, világszerte, az egész világon, globálisan
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is worldwide
The company has a worldwide presence with offices in over 50 countries.
A vállalatnak világszintű jelenléte van, több mint 50 országban vannak irodái.
Climate change is a worldwide concern.
Az éghajlatváltozás világszerte aggodalomra ad okot.
The singer achieved worldwide fame after her debut album.
The internet allows for worldwide communication in seconds.
This product is available for worldwide shipping.
Learner examples
English is spoken worldwide.
Az angolt világszerte beszélik.
The movie was popular worldwide.
A film világszerte népszerű volt.
They sell food worldwide.
We can send the book worldwide.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'worldwide' with 'worldly', but 'worldly' means experienced in life or sophisticated, not global in scope.
Meaning
Happening everywhere in the world
Collocations
worldwide fame
|worldwide audience
|worldwide network
|worldwide reach
|worldwide distribution
Synonyms
global (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in describing scope in business or politics.)
Antonyms
local (Opposite in scope, referring to a limited area rather than the entire world.)
Themes
geography
|news
|globalization
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Happening or existing in every country or place in the world.
Covering, involving, or extending to all parts of the world.
világszerte
B1
The movie was released worldwide.
A filmet világszerte bemutatták.
His books are popular worldwide.
A könyvei világszerte népszerűek.
Meaning
Happening all over the world
Definition
In all parts of the world; everywhere on Earth.
A2
2
Usage pattern:
[something] happens worldwide
The news spread worldwide within hours.
A hír néhány órán belül világszerte elterjedt.
Their products are sold worldwide.
Termékeiket világszerte árulják.
This song is loved worldwide.
The event was broadcast worldwide.
The disease has spread worldwide.
Learner examples
The story went worldwide.
A történet bejárta az egész világot.
They sell cars worldwide.
Világszerte értékesítenek autókat.
The game is played worldwide.
The show was seen worldwide.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse the adjective and adverb forms; 'worldwide' can be both, but word order changes: 'a worldwide event' (adj) vs. 'sold worldwide' (adv).
Meaning
In every part of the world
Collocations
spread worldwide
|broadcast worldwide
|known worldwide
Synonyms
globally (Interchangeable in most contexts; 'globally' is slightly more formal.)
Antonyms
locally (Refers to within a small area or community, not across the world.)
Themes
geography
|news
|globalization
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In every country or place in the world.
In all parts of the world; throughout the world.
Grammar
Dictionary form
worldwide
IPA
GB/wˈɚldwˈaɪd/
US/wˈɚldwˈaɪd/
Syllables & stress
world - wide (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (world)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: worldwide
Word family
Expressions
known worldwide
1/nˈoʊn wˈɚldwˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
Famous everywhere in the world
Famous or recognized in every country or place.
Examples
- The scientist is known worldwide for her research on vaccines.
- That brand is known worldwide for quality clothing.
reach a worldwide audience
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ ə wˈɚldwˈaɪd ˈɔdiəns/
fixed phrase
Communicate with people everywhere
To send a message or show something to people all over the world.
Examples
- The live stream reached a worldwide audience of millions.
- Through the internet, small businesses can reach a worldwide audience.
spread worldwide
1/spɹˈɛd wˈɚldwˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
Extend to all parts of the world
To move from one place to many countries around the world.
Examples
- The virus spread worldwide within a few months.
- Social media trends can spread worldwide very quickly.