Pronunciation

/wɪˈdɪli/

Definitions

• Adverb: Extensively; broadly; on a large scale. For example: “The news spread widely across the city.”
• Adjective: Characterized by a wide extent or scope; extensive. For example: “Their knowledge was widely recognized.”
• Pronoun: In a wide sense or range; generally. For example: “The problem affects people worldwide.”

Phrases

• “Spread widely” means to reach or affect a large area or group.
• “Widely accepted” indicates that something is agreed upon or recognized by many.
• “Widely regarded” suggests that something is considered so by a large number of people.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “The new policy was implemented widely, improving efficiency.”
• Adjective: “Her views were expressed in a widely-read column.”
• Pronoun: “The solution was proposed, and it was widely embraced.”

Synonyms

• Broadly
• Extensively
• Generally
• Far and wide
• Universally
• Prominently

Antonyms

• Narrowly
• Limitedly
• Locally
• Slightly
• Intensely (when referring to focus or concentration)