widely
//ˈwaɪdli//
Forms
- Comparative
- widelier
- Superlative
- wideliest
Definitions
1.In a wide manner; across a wide area.
2.Commonly; generally; to a great degree.
- In 1866 Colonel J. F. Meline noted that the rebozo had almost disappeared in Santa Fe and that hoop skirts, on sale in the stores, were being widely used.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2529
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Word family
Etymology
From Middle English wijdly, equivalent to wide + -ly.