US /ˈwaɪdli/
adv Freq #13574

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    By many people or in many places.

    The book is widely read by students around the world.

  2. 2
    adv

    To a great degree or over a large range.

    Prices vary widely from shop to shop.

  3. 3
    adv

    With a large space or distance between things.

    The trees were widely spaced across the field.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
extensivelyspreadly
Opposites

Etymology

From Middle English wijdly, equivalent to wide + -ly.

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