widespread

"He is a student of life."

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

"The absent are a concern for the school's principal. "

"The classroom has a large area for the students to spread out and work. "

"The experience affected me deeply."

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

"The new school policy was widely discussed by parents. "

"The entire class was excited for the field trip. "

"The scent of lavender diffused throughout the room, creating a calming atmosphere. "

"The extent of the student's knowledge about the topic varied greatly; some students knew a lot, and others knew very little. "

"The music teacher explained that a "large" is a very long note, longer than a breve. "

"The children played near the broad, enjoying the calm water. "