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Widely

//ˈwaɪdli// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a wide manner; across a wide area.

    "I'm widely travelled."

  2. 2
    Commonly; generally; to a great degree. figuratively

    "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."

Adverb
  1. 1
    to or over a great extent or range; far wordnet
  2. 2
    so as to leave much space or distance between wordnet

Etymology

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

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