widespread
gb/wˈaɪdspɹˈɛd/ us/wˈaɪdspɹˈɛd/
B1
Inglês
~ 2600
elterjedt, kiterjedt, széles körű
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
[something] is widespread
There was widespread flooding after the storm.
A vihar után nagy területeken voltak áradások.
The disease is widespread in rural areas.
A betegség széles körben elterjedt vidéken.
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 estudantes
The fire caused widespread damage.
A tűz kiterjedt károkat okozott.
There is widespread interest in the new phone.
Széles körű az érdeklődés az új telefon iránt.
Widespread rain is expected tomorrow.
The idea has widespread acceptance.
There is widespread concern about climate change.
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.
Significado
found in many places or among many people
Colocações
widespread belief
|widespread damage
|widespread support
|widespread use
|widespread problem
Sinônimos
common (Implies frequent occurrence but not necessarily over a large area.)
|
prevalent (Often used in a formal context to describe something happening widely.)
Antônimos
rare (Implies something happens infrequently or in few places.)
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localized (Restricted to a small area or group.)
Temas
general
|society
|geography
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Happening in many places or among many people.
Present or occurring in many places, or affecting many people or things.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
widespread
AFI
GB/wˈaɪdspɹˈɛd/
US/wˈaɪdspɹˈɛd/
Sílabas e tonicidade
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.