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Worldwide vs Worldwise - What's the difference?

worldwide | worldwise |

As adjectives the difference between worldwide and worldwise

is that worldwide is spanning the world while worldwise is knowledgeable about the world; worldly-wise; sophisticated; experienced.

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

    worldwise

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Knowledgeable about the world; worldly-wise; sophisticated; experienced.
  • * 1994 , U.S. news & world report:
    • Experience that's worldwide and worldwise . It's a difference that's helped us make friends with a world full of travelers.

    Derived terms

    * (l)