widely

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adverb to a great degree
  2. adverb to or over a great extent or range; far
  3. adverb so as to leave much space or distance between

Etymology

From Middle English wijdly, equivalent to wide + -ly.

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