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Worldwide vs Intercontinental - What's the difference?

worldwide | intercontinental |

As adjectives the difference between worldwide and intercontinental

is that worldwide is spanning the world while intercontinental is taking place between two or more continents.

As an adverb worldwide

is throughout the world.

worldwide

English

Alternative forms

* world-wide

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Spanning the world.
    • A large meteorite impact would cause worldwide extinction of life.

    Derived terms

    * World Wide Web * WWW *

    Synonyms

    * global

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Throughout the world.
    • The character of James Bond is known worldwide .
    English is spoken worldwide .

    Synonyms

    * globally, internationally

    intercontinental

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Taking place between two or more continents.
  • Having the ability to travel between continents.

    • Derived terms

    * intercontinental ballistic missile, ICBM