far-reaching
Definition
Adjective: - Having a wide range, influence, or effect; extending far in scope or consequence. - "far-reaching" describes something that affects many people, places, or things over a large area or for a long period of time.
Usage Examples
- (The law affected many parts of the industry in significant ways.)
- (The research influences many aspects of how we approach climate change.)
- (The decision had effects on many parts of the company and beyond.)
Advanced Usage
"far-reaching effects": consequences that extend to many areas or over a long period.
- The pandemic had far-reaching effects on global travel and tourism. (The effects were widespread and long-lasting.)
"far-reaching reforms": changes that affect many aspects of a system or organization.
- The government introduced far-reaching reforms to the education system. (The reforms changed many parts of how education is delivered.)
Variants and Related Words
Far-reachingness (noun): the quality of having wide scope or influence.
- The far-reachingness of the new policy surprised many analysts. (The policy had more effects than expected.)
Reach (verb/noun): to extend or stretch to a particular point; the extent or range of something.
- The company's reach now extends to five continents. (The company's influence or operations cover five continents.)
Synonyms
- Wide-ranging: covering a broad scope or variety.
- Comprehensive: including all or nearly all elements or aspects.
- Expansive: covering a wide area; extensive.
- Broad: having a wide scope or range.
Related Idioms
"To have wide-reaching implications": to have effects that extend to many areas.
- The discovery has wide-reaching implications for medicine. (The discovery affects many medical fields.)
"To cast a long shadow": to have a lasting and significant influence.
- The founder's vision still casts a long shadow over the company's culture. (The founder's ideas continue to influence the company today.)