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Discover LudwigThe phrase "world-wide" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that extends or is applicable across the entire world. Example: "The organization aims to promote world-wide awareness of climate change."
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world-wide
adjective
Alternative spelling of worldwide
Exact(21)
There was a loud quarrel, world-wide.
What about world-wide access?
Today the situation has changed world-wide.
Gambling has experienced world-wide growth.
Gastroenteritis is a world-wide disorder.
Eutrophication is a world-wide environmental issue.
Similar(39)
A second read: "White pride, world wide.
There are now 500 stores world wide.
They invented the world wide web.
Under the headline "World Wide What?
(b) World Wide Web.
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