B1adjectivesocietyenvironment
US/ˈwaɪd.spred/
UK/ˌwaɪdˈspred/
happening in many places or among many people
In context
The heavy rain caused widespread flooding in the Mekong Delta.
There is widespread concern about air pollution in big cities.
Mobile payments are now widespread, even at street food stalls.
Words that go with widespread
adjective + noun
- widespread useThe widespread use of plastic bags is a big problem.
- widespread concernThe price rise has caused widespread concern.
- widespread supportThe new law has widespread support among parents.
- widespread damageThe typhoon caused widespread damage to crops.
- widespread beliefThere is a widespread belief that rice makes you fat.