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The compound noun has a specific meaning, meaning "spread widely" as in over a large area. Something "wide spread" could be anything from a pair of legs to a large farm. It's certainly not correct to split the compound noun up, a common spelling error.
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What term is used to describe a wide spread outbreak of disease?
Epidemic. If it is world-wide, then it is called a pandemic.
What is an example of a pandemic?
A pandemic is a widespread epidemic - which hits a wide geographical area and affects a large amount of the population.
What does dumb broad means?
wide, large, spacious, measured across, full and clear, covering wide range, not detailed, widespread or generalized, obvious, tolerant, potentially offensive, strongly regional, showing only main differences, pronounced with tongue down, wide part, offensive term for a woman, completely an unintelligent or "stupid" girl
Is widely an adverb?
Yes. The word widely is an adverb. It means either in a wide manner, or over a wide area or group (widely known, widely recognized, spread widely).
What is a spreader?
Something to spread something on something else such as a knife spreading butter on bread, slurry over a field or something to hold things wide apart such as the legs of a tripod.
What is the difference between wide communication and wireless communication?
Difference? Wireless allowed widespread, i.e. broadcast, communication.
What is the meaning of widespread?
Spread to a great distance; widely extended; extending far and wide; as, widespread wings; a widespread movement.
Is widespread a compound word?
No, "widespread" is not a compound word. It is a single word formed by combining the words "wide" and "spread."
How widespread was literacy in the colonies?
Literacy was pretty wide spread throughout the colonies. Between 50% and 85% of colonial men were considered "literate"
Which comes first in alphabetical order windstorm wind-blown wide-open or widespread?
Wide-open or Widespread, (if the hyphen makes a difference).
What is widespread hunger called?
A case of wide-spread hunger is usually called a famine.
What is similar in meaning to prevalent?
Common, widespread, prevailing.
What does 'widespread' mean?
1. spread over or open, or occupying a wide space. 2. distributed over a wide region, or occurring in many places or among many persons or individuals: widespread poverty. From www.dictionary.reference.com
What is the difference between a double wide and a manufactured home.?
The difference between a double wide and a manufactured home is that the manufactured home is put on a foundation.
What is the difference between a wideout and wide receiver in the NFL?
wideout is slang for wide receiver
What is difference between double wide and manufactured home?
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What is the difference between a 12 inch wide carpet and a 15 inch wide carpet?
A 3 inch wide carpet.
