widely (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪdli/

Definition

Over a large area or by a large number of people.

Examples

• The company's products are widely recognized for their quality.

• His theories are widely debated among scientists.

• The internet allows information to be shared widely and quickly.

How to Use widely

widely recognized (collocation)

Known or acknowledged by many people. — "The artist is widely recognized for her unique style."

widely spread (collocation)

Distributed over a large area or among many people. — "Rumors of the scandal spread widely through the town."

widely debated (collocation)

Discussed by many people, often with differing opinions. — "The ethics of artificial intelligence are widely debated."

Synonyms of widely

Words with a similar meaning to widely:

• broadly
• extensively
• commonly
• universally

Antonyms of widely

Words with the opposite meaning to widely:

• narrowly
• scarcely

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