Widespread
Widely distributed or occurring over a large area; common throughout a region or population.
adjectiveWidespread
Widely distributed or occurring over a large area; common throughout a region or population.
adjectiveImagine This
Picture a map of a country where a single issue is shaded across almost every province, coast to coast, with the color getting darker as more areas are affected.
Sounds Like
WAHYD-SPRED
Looks Like
looks like two words 'wide' and 'spread' combined to suggest broad distribution
Remember This
Widespread is used to describe something that is common across a large area or among many people. It is written as one word (not wide-spread).
Other Forms
Connect With
pervasive, prevalent, extensive, ubiquitous
Note
Use widespread for distribution or occurrence over a large area or population. For focus on a small, localized area, use localized or limited instead.