adverb
widely
Over a large area, among many people, or to a great extent.
This plant grows widely across the warmer parts of the country.
Etymology
The breadth adjective takes the adverb ending. Widely extends spatial breadth to distribution among people or to a large degree.
More examples
- Her research is widely respected by other scientists.
- Prices vary widely from one store to another.
- He reads widely to learn about different cultures.
Forms
widely · more widely · most widely
wide adjective — Extending a great distance from side to side.
Similar words
- broadly
- Often suggests general scope rather than geographic spread.
- extensively
- Emphasizes how much something occurs rather than its distribution.