B2
nationwide vs worldly vs worldwide
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| nationwideadjective/ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/ | Meaning happening or existing in every part of a country | Goes with nationwide campaign | Example The company launched a nationwide campaign to promote recycling. |
| worldlyadjective/ˈwɜːrld.li/ | Meaning having a lot of experience of life and different people, or interested in money and pleasure rather than spiritual things | Goes with worldly possessions | Example She was a worldly woman who had lived in five different countries. |
| worldwideadjective/ˌwɜːrldˈwaɪd/ | Meaning happening in or reaching every part of the world | Goes with — | Example The film was a worldwide success and made millions of dollars. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A search was launched for the driver.