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The idea became widespread.
What does Widespread mean?
Happening in many places.
Dictionary definition
Found or happening in many places or among many people.
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Widespread in a sentence
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There was widespread interest in the school garden project.
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A widespread problem affects many people, places, or parts of a system.
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wyde · spred · strongest beat: wyde
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WordWidespread.
Partadjective.
MeaningWidespread means Happening in many places.
ExampleExample: The idea became widespread.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- wyde · spred
- Strongest beat
- wyde
- Ending
- spred
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on wyde.
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Word family
Widespread word family
Base word
wide
adverb
widely
In many places or by many people.
adjective
widespread
Found or happening in many places.
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Hint for students
Happening in many places.
Common mix-up
Widespread means happening in many places or among many people, not just one place.
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Write one sentence that shows widespread without using the word widespread. Then underline clue words that show happening in many places. Example: There was widespread interest in the school garden project. Clue words: there, interest, school, garden, project Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show happening in many places?
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