widely
word · lemma: wide
Definition
In many places, by many people, or in a broad way. It emphasizes something being well known, used, or spread over a large area or among many people.
Usage & Nuances
'Widely' is most often paired with verbs like 'used,' 'known,' 'accepted,' 'reported,' or 'spread.' Formal and neutral, not informal or slang. Do not confuse with 'widely' describing physical width; it's mostly about extent or popularity.
Spanish: ampliamente - de forma generalizadaPortuguese (BR): amplamente - de maneira abrangentePortuguese (PT): amplamente - de forma abrangenteChinese (Simplified): 广泛地Chinese (Traditional): 廣泛地Hindi: व्यापक रूप सेArabic: على نطاق واسعBengali: ব্যাপকভাবে - বিস্তৃতভাবেRussian: широкоJapanese: 広くVietnamese: rộng rãiKorean: 널리Turkish: yaygın olarakUrdu: وسیع پیمانے پرIndonesian: secara luas
Example Sentences
His ideas are widely accepted.
basic
English is widely spoken around the world.
basic
The new product is widely available in stores.
basic
That movie is widely considered one of the best of all time.
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Her book has been widely praised by critics.
natural
Solar power is becoming widely used to produce clean energy.
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