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ubiquitous

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore U words

seeming to be present everywhere at the same time

Word origin: From Latin ubique, everywhere.

In a sentence

Ubiquitous in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing ubiquitous in a sentence.

Smartphones have become so ubiquitous that it is hard to recall life without them.

Within a decade, smartphones became ubiquitous, found in nearly every pocket.

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Usage & nuance

Using “ubiquitous” well

Ubiquitous describes something so widespread it seems to be everywhere at once; it is stronger than merely common.

Common questions

Questions about “ubiquitous

Ubiquitous (adjective) means seeming to be present everywhere at the same time
Here is ubiquitous used in an example sentence: "Smartphones have become so ubiquitous that it is hard to recall life without them." Another example: "Within a decade, smartphones became ubiquitous, found in nearly every pocket."
Common synonyms for ubiquitous include omnipresent, pervasive, universal.
Antonyms of ubiquitous include rare, scarce.
On the GRE, ubiquitous clusters with omnipresent and pervasive. Contrast it with scarce and rare.
Yes. Ubiquitous is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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