Long
Long adjective - Of great extent from end to end.
Widespread and long are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Widespread" instead an adjective "Long".
Nearby Word: longed
Widespread
Widespread adjective - Having considerable extent.
Long and widespread are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Long" instead an adjective "Widespread".
Both words in one sentence
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This film is notable for how damn long it took to come out on DVD despite widespread interest: it came only out in 2010, at least in the US.
Source: Film / The African Queen -
The mere possibility that she might not be a virgin caused widespread outrage; there's been much speculation that this contributed to the manga's long hiatus shortly thereafter.
Source: Viewers in Mourning -
Women wear long dresses, men dress formally and there are servants, but there is electric lighting, telephones and cars, though the cars aren't very widespread.
Source: Retro Universe
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Widespread and Long. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/long/widespread
Long & Widespread. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/long/widespread>.
Widespread or Long. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/long/widespread.
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