CEFR A2

widely

adverb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: broadly, extensively, commonly, universally

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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."

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