World-wide

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of worldwide. alt-of, alternative

    "Some eight years have elapsed since this book was written. During that time, the Chinese Communist Party has firmly established its power on the mainland of China, and world-wide interest in all aspects of Chinese Communism has grown immensely."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of worldwide scope or applicability wordnet
  2. 2
    spanning or extending throughout the entire world wordnet
  3. 3
    involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of worldwide. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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all comprehensiveall embracingall inclusiveall pervadingallovercatholic

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"Our international sales continue to grow, bringing the name of Toyo Computer into businesses world-wide."

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