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worldwide

SayWURLD-wyd/ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/UK/ˈwɜːldwaɪd/

2 meanings of worldwide

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  1. 1
    adverb
    Across all parts of the world; everywhere on Earth.

    Her invention is now used worldwide in emergency rooms.

    News of the discovery spread worldwide within hours.

    UsageUsually after the verb, with no preposition before it: sold worldwide, spread worldwide.

    Similarglobally, internationally

    Oppositelocally

  2. 2
    adjective
    Extending across or affecting the whole world; global.

    The outbreak prompted a worldwide effort to develop vaccines.

    The brand enjoys worldwide recognition among younger consumers.

    Similarglobal, international, universal

    Oppositelocal, regional, national

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Origin

Formed in English from world combined with the suffix -wide, which comes from wide (Old English wīd).

Checked 7 Nov 2026 · 3 facts