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widespread Synonyms

Another word for widespread

Choosing another word for widespread depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Found, distributed, or occurring over a large area, or among a great number of people.

Usage Example

"The new educational reforms received extensive support from teachers and parents across the country."

Strongest
extensive
prevalent
pervasive
far-reaching
Strong
common
general
universal
rife
ubiquitous
rampant

• adjective (Context 2)

Fully opened or extended far apart over a wide space.

Usage Example

"The eagle soared effortlessly above the canyon on its outstretched wings."

Strongest
outstretched
outspread
extended
Strong
expanded
unfolded
sprawling

Opposites of widespread

The opposite of widespread shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

localized
limited
folded
isolated
rare
uncommon
closed
restricted
See all opposites of widespread

• Nearby Words

wideness
wideout
widescreen
widespread
widget
widow
widowbird

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Widespread. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/widespread
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