widely-shown
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/ˈwaɪdli ʃoʊn/
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/ˈwaɪdli ʃəʊn/
(show)
display or exhibit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'widely-shown' originates from the combination of 'wide' and 'show', where 'wide' meant 'extensive' and 'show' meant 'to display'.
Historical Evolution
'widely-shown' evolved from the Old English word 'sceawian', meaning 'to look at', and 'wide', meaning 'broad'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to display broadly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
displayed or exhibited in many places or to a large audience.
The film was widely-shown across the country.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 09:09