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ubiquitously

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      Adverb

      1. in a very widespread way; almost everywhere

      Beyond the definition

      Imagine walking into a coffee shop and seeing people on their phones at nearly every table. That is a good example of something happening ubiquitously because it seems to be present all around you. The word describes something that exists or appears in almost every place. Think about Wi-Fi or smartphones; in many cities, they feel ubiquitously present in daily life.

      The word comes from the Latin word "ubique," which means "everywhere." You would not use it for something that appears only now and then. It fits best when something is truly widespread. A rare flower may be beautiful, but it does not grow ubiquitously. Plastic pollution, sadly, is now found ubiquitously in the environment.

      Examples

      1. 1

        Everyday technology

        Smartphones are so ubiquitously used now that many cafes no longer print paper menus.

      2. 2

        Sports sponsorship

        The company's red logo was ubiquitously displayed during the tournament, from tickets to TV ads.

      3. 3

        Smart devices

        Cheap sensors are now ubiquitously present in everyday devices, including watches, cars, and doorbells.

      4. 4

        Rumor spreading

        Social media can make a rumor spread ubiquitously within hours, even if it started with one small post.

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        Business English

        In her paper, she argues that English is ubiquitously used in international business, even between non-native speakers.

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      Used with (collocations)

      • ubiquitously available
      • ubiquitously present
      • ubiquitously used

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