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widespread
[ wahyd-spred ]
/ ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd /
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adjective
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Words nearby widespread
widen, wide-open, wide-ranging, wide receiver, wide-screen, widespread, wide-spreading, widgeon, widget, widgie, widish
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British Dictionary definitions for widespread
widespread
/ (ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd) /
adjective
extending over a wide area
accepted by or occurring among many people
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