widely
Translation
widely
Examples
The book is widely read.
The book is widely read.
He smiled widely.
He smiled widely.
Grammar Patterns
widely + [past participle] used over a large area or by many people This method is widely used.
[verb] + widely to a large extent or in many places She has traveled widely.
Similar Words
Synonyms: broadly, extensively; Antonyms: narrowly
Etymology
From the adjective 'wide' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'wide' net that catches things over a large area, or 'widely'.