widely
Translation
extensively, broadly, generally
Examples
This book is widely available.
This book is widely available.
Their views differ widely.
Their views differ widely.
He has travelled widely.
He has traveled widely.
Grammar Patterns
widely ((verb)) over a large area or among many people The news spread widely.
widely ((adjective/participle)) by a lot of people; to a great extent It is widely believed that he is innocent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extensively, broadly; Antonyms: narrowly, limitedly
Etymology
From the adjective 'wide' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This is the adverb form of 'wide'. If something is 'wide', it can be found 'widely'.