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widespread

[wahyd-spred]

adjective

  1. spread over or open, or occupying a wide space.

  2. distributed over a wide region, or occurring in many places or among many persons or individuals.

    widespread poverty.

    Synonyms: , , ,


widespread

/ ˈɲɪˌɛ /

adjective

  1. extending over a wide area

  2. accepted by or occurring among many people

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of widespread1

First recorded in 1695–1705; wide + spread
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Recent studies in the EU have found TFA to be widespread, including in wine and food, human blood and breast milk.

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Many of those in Tehran and elsewhere, recall the confusion of Friday: what exactly was happening; how widespread was it; and how could they protect themselves and their families?

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“Once a new taste captures the public's interest, there's an incredible drive to explore its nuances in depth. Chocolate has recently captured that attention, leading to widespread experimentation and a vibrant chocolate scene.”

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They note that the actions have created a widespread sense of fear even among citizens, visa holders and permanent residents, many of whom are part of mixed-status families.

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At the United Nations and elsewhere there have been widespread calls for restraint.

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