worldwide

/ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɚldwˈaɪd] /ˈwɝːld.waɪd/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈɚldwˈaɪd] /ˈwərl(d)-ˈwīd/ (ame, mw)

worldwide — adjective

  • worldwidepositive
  • more worldwidecomparative
  • most worldwidesuperlative

1. Found, used, or taking place in every major region of the planet.

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Found, used, or taking place in every major region of the planet.

例句

Joon's new smartphone app became a worldwide success within months.

worldwide + success: collocation for global popularity

There is a worldwide shortage of computer chips after the factory fire.

worldwide + shortage: describing a problem that affects everywhere

同義詞
  • global

    Most common synonym; interchangeable in most contexts but slightly more formal.

  • international

    Emphasises relations or involvement between different countries rather than geographic coverage.

  • universal

    Broader meaning — applies to all people or cases without exception, not limited to geography.

反義詞
  • local

    Limited to one particular place or area.

  • regional

    Confined to a specific region rather than the entire planet.

用法筆記

Typically placed before a noun (attributive position). It describes the geographic distribution, presence, or reach of something rather than its effect or consequence.

常見錯誤

❌The whole worldwide uses the internet now.
✅People worldwide use the internet now.
💡Worldwide is an adjective or adverb, not a noun; it cannot be the subject of a sentence.
❌He broke the worldwide record for running.
✅He broke the world record for running.
💡A sports achievement is a world record, not a worldwide record.

2. Having an influence or consequence that extends to every country and continent.

2.形容詞B2
釋義

Having an influence or consequence that extends to every country and continent.

例句

The fashion show had a worldwide impact on how people dress for work.

have a worldwide impact: common collocation for describing influence

New safety rules led to a worldwide change in how airlines check luggage.

worldwide + change: describing a shift that affects every location

同義詞
  • global

    Interchangeable in most contexts about reach or influence.

  • far-reaching

    Emphasises that the effects spread very widely; slightly more informal.

  • sweeping

    Suggests a broad, often sudden change that affects many areas at once.

反義詞
  • localised

    Restricted to a small area rather than affecting everywhere.

  • limited

    Constrained in scope or reach.

用法筆記

Distinguish from Sense 1 (GLOBAL SCOPE): this sense focuses on the outcome or consequence of something, not merely where it exists. It is commonly used with nouns such as effect, impact, change, rise, drop.

常見錯誤

❌The company has a worldwide impact chain.
✅The company has a worldwide supply chain.
💡Impact chain is not a natural collocation; supply chain is the correct term for production networks.

worldwide — adverb