Learning language
Translation language
adjective · B2 · often · UK/US

Widespread - translation, pronunciation and examples

widespread
/ˈwaɪdspred/

widespread

🇺🇸 American English
/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈwaɪdspred/
Meaning of widespread

over a large area

Learn widespread with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level
Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˈwaɪdspred/
CEFRB2
How important is this wordoften
widespread

When to use widespread

widespread damage

weitverbreitete Schäden

widespread flooding

weitverbreitete Überschwemmungen

widespread drought

weitverbreitete Dürre

widespread rain

weitverbreiteter Regen

widespread snow

weitverbreiteter Schneefall

widespread usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Widespread flooding affected farms across the valley.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

There was widespread ashfall after the volcano erupted.

Similar words

widespread

Same as primary; emphasizes being present over a large area or among many people

large-scale

Close to 'масштабный'; stresses the size, extent, or organized scope of something

extensive

Close to 'large-scale'; highlights great scope, range, or amount

massive

Highlights great size, volume or impact; stronger and more emphatic than mere extent

pervasive

Stresses that something spreads through and affects many parts of a system or situation

Test yourself

масштабный → ?
widespread - масштабный
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Natural Phenomena"

Learn by topic

widespread belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

widespreadverbreitet
seasons of the yearJahreszeiten
springFrühling
winterWinter
beginbeginnen
endenden
temperatureTemperatur

widespread synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between widespread / large-scale / extensive / massive / pervasive / ubiquitous

🇬🇧English
widespread

Same as primary; emphasizes being present over a large area or among many people

B2Very Often

Widespread flooding forced several towns to evacuate.

Масштабное (широко распространённое) наводнение вынудило несколько городков эвакуироваться.

🇬🇧English

Close to 'масштабный'; stresses the size, extent, or organized scope of something

B2Often

They launched a large-scale cleanup after the spill.

Они начали масштабную уборку после разлива.

🇬🇧English

Close to 'large-scale'; highlights great scope, range, or amount

B2Often

They conducted an extensive survey of local businesses.

Они провели масштабное (обширное) исследование местного бизнеса.

🇬🇧English

Highlights great size, volume or impact; stronger and more emphatic than mere extent

B2Very Often

The campaign had a massive impact on public opinion.

Кампания оказала огромное (массовое) влияние на общественное мнение.

P
🇬🇧English
pervasive

Stresses that something spreads through and affects many parts of a system or situation

C1Often

A pervasive sense of distrust affected the community.

Повсеместное (проникающее) чувство недоверия охватило сообщество.

U
🇬🇧English
ubiquitous

Means present everywhere or seeming to be everywhere at once; stronger than simple extent

C1Often

Smartphones are ubiquitous among teenagers.

Смартфоны повсеместно (вездесущи) у подростков.

F
🇬🇧English
far-reaching

Focuses on extensive consequences or wide-ranging effects rather than mere distribution

C1Often

The reform will have far-reaching effects on the education system.

Реформа окажет далеко идущие (широкомасштабные) последствия для системы образования.

What's the difference

widespread with German translation

Active review

Why learn widespread with flashcards?

A translation is not enough: words are remembered faster when they return in short examples, audio and spaced review.

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words can you learn in a year?
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

Related words and lists for widespread

How to pronounce widespread and what this word means

widespread translation: масштабный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce widespread

/ˈwaɪdspred/

widespread translation

масштабный

widespread examples

Widespread flooding affected farms across the valley.

widespread transcription

/ˈwaɪdspred/, /ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

Vastnylanguages prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

widespread meaning: what does it mean?

over a large area

widespread pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

widespread is pronounced as /ˈwaɪdspred/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

widespread definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Widespread flooding affected farms across the valley. Translation: Масштабные наводнения затронули фермы по всей долине.

Is widespread part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, widespread (масштабный) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is widespread part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, widespread (масштабный) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn widespread in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.