Synonyms for

Widely

Verb / ˈwaɪdli: / Another word for widely — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To a great degree; extensively.

Synonyms & similar words

wide broadly extensively generally globally largely mostly popularly routinely usually vastly widespread everywhere far-reaching throughout ubiquitously universally

Synonyms by register

Formal

extensively broadly comprehensively universally

Informal

a lot everywhere all over by many people

Literary

far and wide throughout

Antonyms

narrowly scarcely barely limitedly exceptionally rarely

Common collocations

  • widely accepted
  • widely known
  • widely used
  • widely distributed
  • widely available
  • widely regarded
  • widely spread

Word family

noun width
adjective wide

Usage note

This adverb indicates a broad scope or extent. It is often used with verbs like 'accept', 'know', 'use', and 'believe'.

Example sentences

  1. She was widely known for her singing talent.
  2. The news about the concert spread widely.
  3. He was praised widely for his heroic act.
  4. The book was widely read by children.
  5. This information is widely available online.

Quotes

  • "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page." - Saint Augustine
  • "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss
  • "The world is a beautiful place to be, but it's better to experience it through traveling." - Petra Nemcova

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