Worldwide
Example: The company became famous worldwide after its invention.
Definition
"Worldwide" describes something existing, occurring, or extending throughout the entire world, encompassing all countries and regions. It is often used to indicate global influence, reach, or recognition, as in the phrase: The company became famous worldwide after its invention.
Etymology
The word "worldwide" is a compound of "world" and "wide." "World" comes from Old English 'weorold,' meaning 'human existence or the earth,' while "wide" comes from Old English 'wīd,' meaning 'broad' or 'extensive.' Together, they form "worldwide," meaning 'extending across the whole world.' Did you know? The term has been used since the 16th century to express global scope.
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"Worldwide" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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