Words / A2

wurld-WYD/ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/

Worldwide means across the whole world: a worldwide audience, worldwide news, used worldwide. International is a close cousin. Local is the opposite scale. Worldwide can also be an adverb (sold worldwide). One word. Do not write world wide as two words, or world-weary (tired of life — far higher level).

Meaning

In or across the whole world.

Examples

• “The band has a worldwide audience.”
• “The charity has a worldwide network of volunteers.”
• “The app became popular worldwide in a month.”

Good to know

a worldwide audience / news. Cousin: international. Opposite scale: local. One word.

Near in meaning

international

New