worldwide
gb/wˈɚldwˈaɪd/ us/wˈɚldwˈaɪd/
A2
English
~ 1400
Senses
0 senses
adjective
A2
property
1
Happening everywhere in the world
Happening or existing in every country or place in the world.
Usage pattern:
[something] is worldwide
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'worldwide' with 'worldly', but 'worldly' means experienced in life or sophisticated, not global in scope.
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.)
Collocations
worldwide fame
|worldwide audience
|worldwide network
|worldwide reach
|worldwide distribution
Themes
geography
|news
|globalization
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The company has a worldwide presence with offices in over 50 countries.
- Climate change is a worldwide concern.
- 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.
- The movie was popular worldwide.
- They sell food worldwide.
- We can send the book worldwide.
unknown
property
1
Happening all over the world
In all parts of the world; everywhere on Earth.
Examples
- The movie was released worldwide.
- His books are popular worldwide.
adverb
A2
relation
2
In every part of the world
In every country or place in the world.
Usage pattern:
[something] happens 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).
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.)
Collocations
spread worldwide
|broadcast worldwide
|known worldwide
Themes
geography
|news
|globalization
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The news spread worldwide within hours.
- Their products are sold worldwide.
- This song is loved worldwide.
- The event was broadcast worldwide.
- The disease has spread worldwide.
Learner examples
- The story went worldwide.
- They sell cars worldwide.
- The game is played worldwide.
- The show was seen worldwide.
Grammar
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.