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worldwide

Meaning in simple English

US /ˌwɝldˈwaɪd/ · UK /ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/

worldwide means: Happening or existing in all parts of the world.

adjective

GLOBALB1

Happening or existing in all parts of the world.

  • The band achieved worldwide fame.
  • The charity has a worldwide network of volunteers.
  • Worldwide demand for clean water is growing.

Similar words: global, international

Opposites: local

Common phrases: worldwide audience, worldwide network, worldwide demand

adverb

AROUND THE WORLDB1

In or across all parts of the world.

  • Their products are sold worldwide.
  • Millions of people watched the concert worldwide.
  • The service is now available worldwide.

Similar words: globally, internationally

Opposites: locally

Common phrases: available worldwide, sell worldwide, known worldwide

preposition

AROUND THE WORLDB1

Throughout all parts of the world.

  • They travelled worldwide for their work.
  • The company delivers worldwide.
  • Her lectures were broadcast worldwide.

Similar words: globally, internationally

Opposites: locally

Common phrases: travel worldwide, teach worldwide, broadcast worldwide

GLOBALB1

Taking place or existing throughout the whole world.

  • There was a worldwide shortage of rice.
  • The campaign became a worldwide movement.
  • Scientists studied the worldwide rise in temperatures.

Similar words: global, international

Opposites: local

Common phrases: worldwide change, worldwide event, worldwide crisis

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