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Worldwide Definition & Meaning

worldwide
adjective
  1. spanning or extending throughout the entire world; "worldwide distribution"; "a worldwide epidemic"
  2. involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope; "global war"; "global monetary policy"; "neither national nor continental but planetary"; "a world crisis"; "of worldwide significance"
  3. of worldwide scope or applicability; "an issue of cosmopolitan import"; "the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley; "universal experience"

"Worldwide" in song lyrics

See how worldwide is used in real songs:

  • "Well-known worldwide,"
    2 Live Crew — 2 Live is Here
  • "Ha... worldwide"
    A.D.O.R. — Enter the Center
  • "Worlwide, worldwide"
    Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force — Frantic Situation

Usage tips for "worldwide"

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Frequently asked questions

What does worldwide mean?
spanning or extending throughout the entire world; "worldwide distribution"; "a worldwide epidemic" involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope; "global war"; "global monetary policy"; "neither national nor continental but planetary"; "a world crisis"; "of worldwide significance" of worldwide scope or applicability; "an issue of cosmopolitan import"; "the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley; "universal experience"
What part of speech is worldwide?
Worldwide is an adjective.
How many definitions does worldwide have?
Worldwide has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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