widely

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   to a great degree

   Your work is widely known.

2. 2
   adv

   so as to leave much space or distance between

   widely separated

3. 3
   adv

   In a wide manner; across a wide area.

   I'm widely travelled.

4. 4
   adv

   Commonly; generally; to a great degree.

   In 1866 Colonel J. F. Meline noted that the rebozo had almost disappeared in Santa Fe and that hoop skirts, on sale in the stores, were being widely used.

5. 5
   adv

   to or over a great extent or range

Etymology

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