A1 adjective Neutral #2,513 most common

worldwide

/ˈwɜːrldˌwaɪd/

Something that exists or happens in all parts of the world. It is used to describe things that involve every country or are known by people everywhere.

Examples

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1

The singer is famous worldwide.

The singer is famous in every country.

2

The company has a worldwide ban on plastic.

The company has a global ban on plastic.

3

My photo went worldwide on the internet.

My photo was seen by people all over the world.

Word Family

Noun
world
Adverb
worldwide
Adjective
worldwide
Related
worldliness
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'WWW' in website addresses; it stands for World Wide Web because it connects the whole world.

Quick Quiz

The internet allows us to share news ______ in just a few seconds.

Correct!

The correct answer is: worldwide

Examples

1

The singer is famous worldwide.

everyday

The singer is famous in every country.

2

The company has a worldwide ban on plastic.

formal

The company has a global ban on plastic.

3

My photo went worldwide on the internet.

informal

My photo was seen by people all over the world.

4

Scientists are doing a worldwide study on health.

academic

Scientists are doing a global study on health.

5

Our business has worldwide offices.

business

Our company has offices in many different countries.

Word Family

Noun
world
Adverb
worldwide
Adjective
worldwide
Related
worldliness

Common Collocations

worldwide fame being famous in every country
worldwide success success all over the world
worldwide network a system that covers the whole world
worldwide audience people watching from everywhere
worldwide distribution sending products to all countries

Common Phrases

World Wide Web

The internet (WWW)

worldwide phenomenon

something very popular everywhere

worldwide coverage

reporting or signals available everywhere

Often Confused With

worldwide vs worldly

Worldwide means global, but worldly means having a lot of experience of life.

worldwide vs international

International refers to two or more nations, while worldwide implies the entire world.

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Usage Notes

Worldwide can be used as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb after a verb. You do not need to add '-ly' to make it an adverb.

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Common Mistakes

Some learners try to say 'world-widely', but 'worldwide' is already both an adjective and an adverb. Do not use 'more worldwide' as it is usually an absolute state.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'WWW' in website addresses; it stands for World Wide Web because it connects the whole world.

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Word Origin

Created in the 17th century by combining the English words 'world' and 'wide'.

Grammar Patterns

used before a noun (adjective) used after a verb (adverb) no comparative form
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Cultural Context

The term is frequently associated with globalization and the digital connectivity of the 21st century.

Quick Quiz

The internet allows us to share news ______ in just a few seconds.

Correct!

The correct answer is: worldwide

Related Words

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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