Far-reaching
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Far-reaching is an adjective meaning Having a broad range, scope, or influence.
Meaning
Having a broad range, scope, or influence.
Example Sentences
The potential trade war could be the most far-reaching exercise in Fafo of Trump’s second term.
The long-awaited verdict could inflame tension in the Southeast Asian country and have far-reaching implications in the politically divided kingdom.
He closes the foreword by acknowledging that his proposals would have far-reaching impacts on railway staff, communities and industry - and passes the buck onto government to ensure that these consequences are managed appropriately.
Electrification, on the other hand, involved several departments. Moreover, it was spread over about 150 miles of railway on, under, or adjacent to the busy running lines traversed by fast trains, with consequent far-reaching repercussions on train services that extended over wide areas beyond these lines being electrified.
Word Forms
- farther-reaching
- farthest-reaching
Synonyms for far-reaching
Depending on context, synonyms include comprehensive, extensive, sweeping.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include comprehensive, extensive, sweeping, wide-ranging, widespread, broad-based.
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