widespread
definition
common, usual
example
There is a widespread belief that an economic crisis is coming, so consumers are being very careful when making purchases.
synonyms
prevalent
word origin — Origin notes will appear here when available.
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Exitcommon, usual
There is a widespread belief that an economic crisis is coming, so consumers are being very careful when making purchases.
Set 10 of Upper-Intermediate covers 5 words: widespread, admit, overweight, distinguish, doubt. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
common, usual
There is a widespread belief that an economic crisis is coming, so consumers are being very careful when making purchases.
to accept that something is true
It took him a very long time to admit that he was living a life that he did not desire.
heavier than something or someone should be
There are lots of health risks of being overweight for the most part of your life.
to be able to tell the differences between things
During the eye examination, it was discovered that I had difficulty distinguishing between letters and colors.
a feeling of uncertainty or suspicion about something or someone
His failure to pass the first stage of the test raised some serious doubts about his potential and abilities.