widely
In a wide manner; across a wide areaIn a wide manner; across a wide area.
» That novel was widely read.
Цей роман прочитало багато людей.
Meaning
2 sensesIn a wide manner; across a wide area.
I'm widely travelled.
entfernt
далеко́dalekó
дале́коdaléko
(figuratively)Commonly; generally; to a great degree.
breit
широко́širokó
ши́рокоšýroko
to a great degree
Examples
155 sentencesThat novel was widely read.
Цей роман прочитало багато людей.
Years ago this principle was widely recognized.
This plant is widely used as medicine.
ruЭто растение широко используется в медицине.
This plant is widely used for medicine.
ruЭто растение широко используется в медицине.
English is by far the most widely-spoken language in the world.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
From Middle English wijdly, equivalent to wide + -ly.From Middle English wijdly, equivalent to wide + -ly.
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Forms
widelier/more widely, wideliest/most widely| Comparative | widelier / more widely Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | wideliest / most widely |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonyms- to or over a great extent or range; far:wide
Antonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb