far-reaching

adjective
UK: /ˌfɑːrˈriːtʃɪŋ/
US: /ˌfɑːrˈriːtʃɪŋ/

  1. Having a big effect on many things.

    1. The new law had far-reaching effects on the economy.
    2. These changes will have far-reaching consequences for the organization's future.

  2. Likely to influence many people or things.

    1. The invention of the internet has had a far-reaching impact.
    2. The judge's decision could have far-reaching implications for similar cases in the future.

Synonyms

wide-ranging consequential significant important extensive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "far-reaching" in English means: Having a big effect on many things., Likely to influence many people or things..

The phonetic transcription of "far-reaching" is /ˌfɑːrˈriːtʃɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌfɑːrˈriːtʃɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "far-reaching": wide-ranging, consequential, significant, important, extensive.

Example usage of "far-reaching": "The new law had far-reaching effects on the economy.". More examples on the page.