widely

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.

Common collocations

• vary widely Verb + adverb

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

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