widely
English meaning: Widely
Definition
Widely means over a large area or among many people.
Example
“This song is widely known around the world.”
Another example: “The technique is now widely used in hospitals around the world.”
Usage — When, Where & How
An adverb meaning over a large area or among many people ('widely available', 'widely believed'). Common in formal and journalistic writing, often before past participles like 'known' or 'used'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'wide', from Old English 'wid', plus '-ly'.
Synonyms
- broadly
- extensively
- generally
Antonyms / Opposites
- narrowly
- locally
Related Words
Common Collocations
- widely used
- widely known
- widely available
- widely accepted
- widely regarded
Word Forms
widely (adv); wide (adj/adv); width (n); widen (v)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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