world ‧ wide /ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd◂ $ ˌwɜːrld-/ BrE AmE adjective , adverb
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ world , ↑ underworld , ↑ worldliness ; adjective : ↑ world , ↑ worldly ≠ ↑ unworldly , ↑ worldwide ; adverb : ↑ worldwide ]
everywhere in the world ⇨ globally :
We have offices in over 56 countries worldwide.
cars with a worldwide reputation for reliability
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THESAURUS
▪ everywhere adverb in or to every country or area of the world, or in or to every part of a place:
Poverty affects children everywhere.
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I've been looking everywhere for my keys.
▪ everyplace adverb American English spoken everywhere:
There you are. I've been looking for you everyplace.
▪ all over preposition, adverb everywhere on a surface or in a place:
Jack's clothes were all over the floor.
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Teams from all over the world will be taking part.
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Fry the potatoes until they are brown all over.
▪ worldwide adverb, adjective everywhere in the world:
The Olympic Games are watched by people worldwide.
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The show has a worldwide audience of 50 million viewers.
▪ nationwide adverb, adjective in all parts of a particular country:
a nationwide study of adolescents
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The company has over 200 stores nationwide.
▪ throughout adverb , preposition in every part of an area or place:
The house is carpeted throughout.
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He travelled throughout Scotland.