Widespread Synonyms | Widespread synonym
DefinitionaffectinganextensiveareaoralargenumberofpeopleThereiswidespreadsupportfortheproposals.Foodshortagesarewidespread.SynonymscommonItiscommonpracticeforpeopletoinvestinholidayhomeshere.[1]generalContrarytogeneralopinion,theseplantsdonotneedacidicsoil.[2]popularthepopularmisconceptionthatdinosaurswerealllumberinggiants[3]broadafilmwithbroadappeal[4]universalproposalsforuniversalhealthcare[5]epidemicThecrisiswasreachingepidemicproportions.[6]wholesalethewholesaledestructionoflifeonthispl...
Definition
affecting an extensive area or a large number of people
There is widespread support for the proposals.Food shortages are widespread.
Synonyms
commonIt is common practice for people to invest in holiday homes here.
[1] generalContrary to general opinion, these plants do not need acidic soil.
[2] popularthe popular misconception that dinosaurs were all lumbering giants
[3] broada film with broad appeal
[4] universalproposals for universal health care
[5] epidemicThe crisis was reaching epidemic proportions.
[6] wholesalethe wholesale destruction of life on this planet
[7] prevalentSmoking is becoming increasingly prevalent among younger women.
[8] rifeSpeculation is rife that hell be sacked.
[9] pervasivea pervasive and powerful cultural influence
[10]See examples for synonyms
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