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widespread

/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/
wide · spread ˈwaɪd · ˌsprɛd
English Definition
adj. found or distributed over a large area
中文释义
广泛的
Significado en Español
extendido
한국어 뜻
널리 퍼진
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phổ biến rộng rãi
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Example Sentence

There was widespread damage after the storm.

暴风雨过后造成了广泛的损害。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “widespread”:

  1. A rare
  2. B prevalent
  3. C isolated
  4. D uncommon
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B — prevalent. “widespread” means adj. found or distributed over a large area

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The heavy days of rain caused ______ flooding across many low towns.

  1. A rare
  2. B widespread
  3. C local
  4. D limited
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B — widespread. “widespread” means adj. found or distributed over a large area

Common questions about “widespread”

What does “widespread” mean?

widespread — adj. found or distributed over a large area. In Chinese: 广泛的.

How do you pronounce “widespread”?

widespread is pronounced /ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: wide · spread.

How do you use “widespread” in a sentence?

There was widespread damage after the storm. (暴风雨过后造成了广泛的损害。)

What are synonyms for “widespread”?

prevalent, extensive, common — all close in meaning to widespread (adj. found or distributed over a large area).

Is “widespread” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. widespread appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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