across the nation

Thân thiện

The news spread quickly across the nation.

Definition

Adverb: Extending throughout an entire country; in every part or region of a nation.

Usage

The phrase "across the nation" is used to describe something that happens, exists, or is distributed in all areas of a country. It emphasizes a scope that is national, not local or regional.

Examples

• The news of the election results spread across the nation within minutes.
• The company has retail stores across the nation.
• A wave of protests occurred across the nation following the announcement.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase often modifies verbs of action, distribution, or occurrence (e.g., , , , ).
• It can be used to describe the reach of media, the distribution of goods or services, or the shared experience of an event by a country's population.

Variants and Related Words

• Nationwide (adverb/adjective): Functionally identical in meaning to "across the nation."
  • Adverb: The program will be aired nationwide.
  • Adjective: They conducted a nationwide survey.
• Countrywide (adverb/adjective): A less common synonym with the same meaning.
• Throughout the nation: A very close synonym, often interchangeable.

Synonyms

• Nationwide
• Countrywide
• Throughout the country
• From coast to coast (idiomatic, primarily for larger countries like the USA)

Antonyms

• Locally
• Regionally
• In a single state/province

Học thuật

Adverb

1. extending throughout an entire nation
   • nationally advertised
   • it was broadcast nationwide

Từ đồng nghĩa

• nationally
• nationwide
• across the country