Widely
Definition
Widely is an adverb used to describe something that occurs over a large area, among many people, or to a great extent. It can also mean with a wide range or difference.
Parts of Speech
- Adverb
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪd.li/
- Respelling: WIDE-lee
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪd.li/
- Respelling: WIDE-lee
Etymology
The word "widely" originates from the Old English word "wīd," meaning "broad or extensive," combined with the adverbial suffix "-ly," which indicates manner. The modern sense of broad applicability or extent has been in use since the 14th century.
Derivatives
- Wide (adjective)
- Widen (verb)
- Wideness (noun)
- Widely-known (adjective)
- Worldwide (adverb/adjective)
Synonyms
- Extensively
- Broadly
- Universally
Antonyms
- Narrowly
- Locally
- Limitedly
Usage
The adverb "widely" is often used to describe the extensive reach or application of something. For example, "The book is widely regarded as a classic."
It can also describe a broad range of differences. For example, "Opinions on the topic vary widely."
Related Terms
- Broadly: In a wide-ranging or extensive manner.
- Universally: In a way that applies to everyone or everything.
- Extensively: To a large extent or over a wide area.
Detailed Definitions
Adverb
- Over a large area or among many people: Refers to widespread distribution or influence.
- Example: "The idea is widely accepted in scientific communities."
- To a great extent: Indicates significant impact or range.
- Example: "She is widely recognized for her contributions to literature."
- With a large range or difference: Refers to considerable variation.
- Example: "The results varied widely between the groups."
widely
The idea is widely accepted in scientific communities.
She is widely recognized for her contributions to literature.
The results varied widely between the groups.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 广泛地 (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /kwɑ̃˥ fæn˥ ti/
- English Respell: Guangfan di
- 普遍地 (Widely, in the sense of universality)
- IPA: /phu˧˥ pwjɛn˧˥ ti/
- English Respell: Pubian di
🇮🇳 Hindi
- व्यापक रूप से (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /vjaːpak ruːp seː/
- English Respell: Vyaapak roop se
- बहुतेरे जगह (Widely, in the sense of in many places)
- IPA: /bəhutereː d͡ʒəɡə/
- English Respell: Bahutere jagah
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Ampliamente (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /am'plja.mente/
- English Respell: Ampliamente
- Extensamente (Widely, in the sense of in many places)
- IPA: /eks.ten'sa.mente/
- English Respell: Extensamente
🇫🇷 French
- Largement (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /laʁʒəmã/
- English Respell: Largement
- Étendument (Widely, in the sense of extensively)
- IPA: /e.tã.dy.mã/
- English Respell: Étendument
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- بشكل واسع (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /bi ʃakl waːsiʕ/
- English Respell: Bi shakl wasi'
- على نطاق واسع (Widely, in the sense of extensively)
- IPA: /ʕalaː nit.aːq waːsiʕ/
- English Respell: 'Ala nitaq wasi'
🇧🇩 Bengali
- ব্যাপকভাবে (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /bʲapak bʱabe/
- English Respell: Byapakabhabe
- প্রচুরভাবে (Widely, in the sense of extensively)
- IPA: /protʃur bʱabe/
- English Respell: Prochur bhabe
🇷🇺 Russian
- Широко (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /ʂɨˈrokə/
- English Respell: Shiroko
- Обширно (Widely, in the sense of extensively)
- IPA: /ɐbʂɨrnə/
- English Respell: Obshirno
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Amplamente (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /ɐ̃ˈplja.mẽ.tʃi/
- English Respell: Amplamente
- Extensivamente (Widely, in the sense of extensively)
- IPA: /ʃ.tẽ.sɨ.va.mẽ.tʃi/
- English Respell: Estensivamente
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Secara luas (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /səˈtʃara ˈlu.as/
- English Respell: Secara luas
- Luas sekali (Widely, in the sense of very wide)
- IPA: /ˈlu.as səˈkali/
- English Respell: Luas sekali
🇩🇪 German
- Weit verbreitet (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /vaɪt fɛɐ̯ˈbʁaɪ̯tət/
- English Respell: Weit verbreitet
- Umfangreich (Widely, in the sense of extensively)
- IPA: /ʊmˈfaŋkaɪ̯ç
- English Respell: Umfangreich
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 広く (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /hiroku/
- English Respell: Hiroku
- 広範囲に (Widely, in the sense of in many places)
- IPA: /hiro.han'i.ni/
- English Respell: Hirohani ni
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Rộng rãi (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /ʐəːŋ˧ˀ˨ʔ raːj˨˩˦/
- English Respell: Rong rai
- Phổ biến (Widely, in the sense of popularly)
- IPA: /fɔ˧ˀ˨ʔ ɓiən˧ˀ˨ʔ/
- English Respell: Pho bien
🇰🇷 Korean
- 널리 (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /nʌlli/
- English Respell: Neolli
- 광범위하게 (Widely, in the sense of in many places)
- IPA: /kwɑːng bʌ mi hɑː ge/
- English Respell: Gwangbeomwihage
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Genişçe (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /ɟeˈniʃtʃe/
- English Respell: Genişçe
- Kapsamlı bir şekilde (Widely, in the sense of extensively)
- IPA: /kɑpsɑmli bir ʃekilde/
- English Respell: Kapsamlı bir şekilde
🇵🇰 Urdu
- وسیع طور پر (Widely, in a general sense)
- IPA: /wʊsijː t̪ɔːr pɚ/
- English Respell: Wasee tor par
- کثیر الجا (Widely, in the sense of in many places)
- IPA: /ksir əl d͡ʒɑː/
- English Respell: Kaseer-ul-jaga
