The difference between Nationwide and Worldwide

When used as adverbs, nationwide means throughout a nation, whereas worldwide means throughout the world.

When used as adjectives, nationwide means extending throughout an entire nation, whereas worldwide means spanning the world.

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  1. Nationwide as an adjective:

    Extending throughout an entire nation.

    Examples:

    "There was a nationwide search on for the bankrobbers."

  1. Nationwide as an adverb:

    Throughout a nation.

  1. Worldwide as an adjective:

    Spanning the world.

    Examples:

    "A large meteorite impact would cause worldwide extinction of life."

  1. Worldwide as an adverb:

    Throughout the world

    Examples:

    "The character of James Bond is known worldwide."

    "English is spoken worldwide."

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