English

widely

ˈwaɪdli, ˈwaɪd.li
Meaning: over a large area or range; extensively; by many people or in many places
Part of Speech: Adverb Alternative Readings: ˈwaɪd.li

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Example sentences

Credit cards are widely accepted at shops throughout the city.
Credit cards are widely accepted at shops throughout the city.
He is widely regarded as a great leader.
He is widely regarded as a great leader.
The government's intervention in the crisis was widely criticized.
The government's intervention in the crisis was widely criticized.
He was widely criticized for his controversial decision.
He was widely criticized for his controversial decision.
The Huey helicopter was widely used during the Vietnam War.
The Huey helicopter was widely used during the Vietnam War.

Usage Notes

Commonly used with verbs like 'travel', 'believe', 'accept', and 'use' to indicate a high degree of distribution or general consensus.

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