worldwide
word
/ˈwɝɫdˈwaɪd/
WURLD-wyd
/wˈɜːldwaɪd/
WURLD-wyd
Definition
Involving or affecting the whole world; happening everywhere on Earth.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as an adjective or adverb, often before nouns ('worldwide event', 'distributed worldwide'). Common in news and business. Less common in casual conversation; 'global' has a similar meaning, but 'worldwide' often emphasizes reach or distribution.
Spanish: mundial - en todo el mundoPortuguese (BR): mundial - no mundo inteiroPortuguese (PT): mundial - em todo o mundoChinese (Simplified): 全球的 - 全世界Chinese (Traditional): 全球的 - 全世界Hindi: विश्वव्यापीArabic: عالمي - في جميع أنحاء العالمBengali: বিশ্বব্যাপী - সারা বিশ্বজুড়েRussian: по всему миру - всемирныйJapanese: 世界中 - 世界規模のVietnamese: toàn cầu - trên toàn thế giớiKorean: 전 세계적인 - 전 세계에Turkish: dünya çapında - tüm dünyadaUrdu: دنیا بھر میں - عالمی سطح پرIndonesian: seluruh dunia - mendunia
Example Sentences
COVID-19 became a worldwide problem.
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The company has worldwide offices.
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Her music is popular worldwide, not just in her home country.
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There will be a worldwide live broadcast of the event.
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The brand is recognized worldwide for its quality.
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The Internet is used worldwide.
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