Definition of WIDELY

widely

Meanings

Adverb

  • to a great degree
    • "her work is widely known"
  • to or over a great extent or range; far
    • "he traveled widely"
  • so as to leave much space or distance between
    • "widely separated"

Adv

  • In a wide manner; across a wide area.
  • Commonly; generally; to a great degree.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English wijdly, equivalent to wide + -ly.

Synonyms

extensively, far and wide, spreadly, wide, widely

Antonyms

narrowly

Scrabble Score: 13

widely is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
widely is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
widely is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

widely is a valid Words With Friends word