Word
worldwide
Phoneticsworld·wide, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɝɫdˈwaɪd/
UK/wˈɜːldwaɪd/
Definitions
01global
B1 · Intermediate
adj. happening in or affecting the whole world.
adj. extending or applicable throughout the entire world; global in scope.
“The company has a worldwide reputation for making high-quality shoes.”
“The sudden shift in climate patterns has become a worldwide concern, prompting international leaders to coordinate their environmental policies more closely.”
Synonyms
02everywhere in the world
B1 · Intermediate
adv. in all parts of the world.
adv. throughout the entire world; used as a non-gradable adverb of place.
“The film was released worldwide on the same day.”
“The software is used worldwide by millions of people to manage their daily schedules and professional schedules efficiently.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “worldwide” in context.
Verb
01. become worldwide news
“The discovery of the ancient city quickly became worldwide news.”
verb + adj + noun
02. gain worldwide recognition
“His research on climate change gained worldwide recognition last year.”
verb + adj + noun
Noun
03. worldwide audience
“The World Cup final attracted a worldwide audience of billions.”
adj + noun
04. worldwide ban
“Environmental groups are calling for a worldwide ban on single-use plastics.”
adj + noun
05. worldwide fame
“The young singer achieved worldwide fame after her video went viral.”
adj + noun
06. worldwide network
“The company operates a worldwide network of delivery hubs.”
adj + noun
07. worldwide reputation
“The university has a worldwide reputation for excellence in science.”
adj + noun
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *weyh₁-? Proto-Indo-European *wiHrós Proto-Germanic *weraz Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- Proto-Indo-European *h₂életi Proto-Germanic *alaną Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Germanic *-þiz Proto-Germanic *aldiz Proto-Germanic *weraldiz Proto-West Germanic *weraldi Old English weorold Middle English world English world Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- Proto-Indo-European *h₁weydʰh₁-der. Proto-Germanic *wīdaz Old English wīd English wide English -wide English worldwide From world + -wide.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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