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far-reaching

far-reaching

34 5.0
Having a big effect on many people or things
  • adjective
  • /fɑrˈriːtʃɪŋ/
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  • The EU set out its own far-reaching plans to deepen cooperation.
  • far-reaching implications
  • far-reaching consequences
  • far-reaching effects

And, and I think there are far reaching implications to this.

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Examples

  • Environmental change is also shifting our demographics with very far reaching consequences.

  • A simple idea but it could have such far reaching consequences.

  • In the end, the war had far reaching effects both in Afghanistan and in British India.

  • Despite the legitimacy, however, the decision has a number of far reaching consequences.

  • In 1933, facing a deep economic crisis, Franklin Roosevelt began a far-reaching reform of domestic agencies.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The aims of the missionaries were more radical and far-reaching than those of the administrators.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Second, the state instituted a far-reaching series of land reforms designed to redistribute income more equally.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The power to sterilize, if exercised, may have subtle, far-reaching, and devastating effects.

    Academic text (2017)
  • We're gathered here to share some information... ... in regards to criminal conduct... ... that originated in the Portland metropolitan area... ... but that has far-reaching implications.

  • The reform Jewish movement in the U.S. passed a far-reaching resolution today in support of transgender rights.

Synonyms

extensive
vsfar-reaching
330 4.1

Large in amount, range, or area

stresses having notable influence or impact rather than just physical size
broad
vsfar-reaching
224 1.0

Wide from one side to the other

concerns having wide influence or significant effect rather than physical width
large-scale
vsfar-reaching
65 3.8

Very large and affecting many people or places

is more about causing wide influence or strong effects than just size
expansive
vsfar-reaching
26 5.4

Very large and wide, often used for places or plans

focuses more on producing broad influence or lasting effect than on ambition
wide-ranging
vsfar-reaching
23 4.1

Covering many different subjects or areas

emphasizes significant influence or overall effect rather than variety
encompassing
vsfar-reaching
6.0

Including many different people, ideas, or things

focuses more on exerting wide influence or producing strong effects

Antonyms

393 2.5

Available only in small amounts or to a few people

181 2.6

Limited in range or what it covers, often about ideas

How Wide

sweeping
26 4.8
far-reaching
34 5.0
extensive
330 4.1
wide
1.0
narrow
181 2.6

Surface Forms

far-reaching positive

Morphology

far-reaching = far + reach (transparent) = far + reach + ing

The adjective is formed by combining 'far' + 'reach' with the participial '-ing'; learners who know 'far' and 'reach' can infer 'extending a long way or having wide effect'.

Etymology

Far-reaching is a compound of far ('a long distance') and reach ('to stretch out or affect'), like a long arm that touches many things. So, something far-reaching affects many people or parts and has a big, wide effect.