Worldwide Meaning
/ˈwɜːldˌwaɪd/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjSpanning the world; global.
advThroughout the world.
Sentence Examples
Despite adversity, the ingenious man achieved worldwide fame.
Despite adversity, the architect achieved worldwide fame.
Worldwide sales look set to top $1 billion.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The rapid spread of the virus caused ____ fear across all continents.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company has achieved ____ success with its new product, reaching several many millions of customers in many countries today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *weyh₁-? Proto-Indo-European *wiHrós Proto-Germanic *weraz Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- Proto-Indo-European *h₂életi Proto-Germanic *alaną Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Germanic *-þiz Proto-Germanic *aldiz Proto-Germanic *weraldiz Proto-West Germanic *weraldi Old English weorold Middle English world English world Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- Proto-Indo-European *h₁weydʰh₁-der. Proto-Germanic *wīdaz Old English wīd English wide English -wide English worldwide From world + -wide.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The issuance of the worldwide caution alert is a significant message amid protests that have erupted throughout the Middle East in response to the Israel-Hamas war, with many demonstrators targeting US diplomatic compounds."
— 2023 October 19, Jennifer Hansler, “State Department advises all Americans overseas ‘to exercise increased caution’ in worldwide alert”, in CNN:
"The US State Department on Thursday advised all US citizens worldwide “to exercise increased caution” due to “increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, (and) demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests.”"
— 2023 October 19, Jennifer Hansler, “State Department advises all Americans overseas ‘to exercise increased caution’ in worldwide alert”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The rapid spread of the virus caused ____ fear across all continents.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company has achieved ____ success with its new product, reaching several many millions of customers in many countries today.