What does wide-ranging mean?
Wide-ranging means Occurring over a wide range; appearing throughout a broad region, or extending over a diverse spectrum of possibilities..
Wide-ranging
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Occurring over a wide range; appearing throughout a broad region, or extending over a diverse spectrum of possibilities..
Example Sentences
wide-ranging sanctions
At least half of this traffic is coal from the Yorkshire pits, an increasing amount of which is running in block trains that bypass the yard on the main line; the remainder is wide-ranging in its diversity, from wool to wine and textiles to timber.
Synonyms for wide-ranging
Antonyms for wide-ranging
Related Words
Word Forms
- wider-ranging
- more wide-ranging
- widest-ranging
- most wide-ranging
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for wide-ranging?
Common synonyms include large, big, varied, diversified.
What is the opposite of wide-ranging?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use wide-ranging in a sentence?
wide-ranging sanctions
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