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widespread

adjective

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Meaning

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Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

Example Sentence

Students can use widespread to explain Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused..

Usage Note

Use widespread when you want precise academic language around Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused..

Synonyms

extensive prevalent common pervasive general rampant

Antonyms

limited restricted localized confined rare uncommon

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