Grammar fix

widespread support

broad backing

support or approval from a large number of people or groups, often across different areas or sections of society.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

The new policy received widespread support from both teachers and parents.society
If a government initiative has widespread support, it is much more likely to succeed because people are willing to cooperate.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: widespread support (for something)

WrongThe plan has a widespread support.

RightThe plan has widespread support.

'Support' is uncountable — no 'a'.

Patternwidespread support (for something)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff The measure enjoys approval from a broad cross-section of the populace.

Natural The measure has widespread support.

'Widespread support' is the set phrase; the formal version is bureaucratic.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

widespread support + for
for the policyenjoy widespread supportwingain

Don't confuse it

Unlike 'strong support', which focuses on the intensity of backing, 'widespread support' highlights how many people or groups are involved. It is more formal and precise than simply saying 'a lot of support'.

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