widely

US /ˈwaɪd.li/
UK /ˈwaɪd.li/
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1.

weit, weitgehend

to a great extent; by a large number of people

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The new policy was widely accepted.
Die neue Politik wurde weitgehend akzeptiert.
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His books are widely read.
Seine Bücher werden viel gelesen.
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extensivelybroadlycomprehensivelygenerallyuniversally
2.

weit, auseinander

with a large space between sides; far apart

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He opened his eyes widely.
Er öffnete seine Augen weit.
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The doors swung open widely.
Die Türen schwangen weit auf.
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broadlyopenlyapart
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widewide receiverwide-rangingbe wide of the markwide-angle lensgive something/someone a wide berth