widespread
gb/wˈaɪdspɹˈɛd/ us/wˈaɪdspɹˈɛd/
B1
Inglês
~ 2600
Aceções
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adjective
B1
property
1
found in many places or among many people
Happening in many places or among many people.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is widespread
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'widespread' with 'wide' — 'wide' describes physical width, while 'widespread' refers to being common over a large area or among many people.
Sinónimos
common (Implies frequent occurrence but not necessarily over a large area.)
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prevalent (Often used in a formal context to describe something happening widely.)
Antónimos
rare (Implies something happens infrequently or in few places.)
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localized (Restricted to a small area or group.)
Colocações
widespread belief
|widespread damage
|widespread support
|widespread use
|widespread problem
Temas
general
|society
|geography
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- There was widespread flooding after the storm.
- The disease is widespread in rural areas.
- The policy received widespread support from the public.
- Reports of corruption were widespread across the country.
- Widespread internet access has changed how people communicate.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The fire caused widespread damage.
- There is widespread interest in the new phone.
- Widespread rain is expected tomorrow.
- The idea has widespread acceptance.
- There is widespread concern about climate change.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
widespread
IPA
GB/wˈaɪdspɹˈɛd/
US/wˈaɪdspɹˈɛd/
Sílabas e acento
wide - spread (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (wide)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: widespread
Família de palavras
Expressões
widespread belief
1/wˈaɪdspɹˈɛd bɪlˈif/
fixed phrase
idea accepted by many people
An idea that many people think is true.
Exemplos
- There is a widespread belief that eating late at night causes weight gain.
- The theory gained widespread belief over the years.
widespread damage
1/wˈaɪdspɹˈɛd dˈæmɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
harm in many places
Damage that happens over a large area or to many things.
Exemplos
- The hurricane caused widespread damage along the coast.
- The earthquake resulted in widespread damage to buildings.
widespread panic
1/wˈaɪdspɹˈɛd pˈænɪk/
fixed phrase
fear affecting many people
A situation where many people are suddenly very afraid and act without thinking.
Exemplos
- The sudden explosion caused widespread panic in the city.
- Rumors of food shortages led to widespread panic among shoppers.
widespread support
1/wˈaɪdspɹˈɛd səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
approval from many people
When many people agree with or help something.
Exemplos
- The new law has widespread support among voters.
- The charity received widespread support after the disaster.
widespread use
1/wˈaɪdspɹˈɛd jˈus/
fixed phrase
being used widely
When something is used by many people or in many places.
Exemplos
- The smartphone has seen widespread use in recent years.
- Widespread use of pesticides has raised environmental concerns.