widely

US /ˈwaɪd.li/

UK /ˈwaɪd.li/

1.

to a great extent; by a large number of people

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The new policy was widely accepted.

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His books are widely read.

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extensively broadly comprehensively generally universally

2.

with a large space between sides; far apart

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He opened his eyes widely.

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The doors swung open widely.

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broadly openly apart

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wide wide receiver wide-ranging be wide of the mark wide-angle lens give something/someone a wide berth