widely · adverb /ˈwɑɪd.li/
Word family
Nouns: width
Adjectives: wide
Verbs: widen
Adverbs: wide, widely
widely
B2 including a lot of different places, people, subjects, etc.
Dictionary examples:
They have both traveled widely.
English is widely spoken around the world.
His work is widely known/accepted.
Learner example:
It is widely known that the Japanes[e] and Chines[e] people are often very healthy. (First Certificate in English; B2; Swedish)
differ/vary widely
B2 to be very different
Dictionary example:
Prices vary widely from store to store.
Learner example:
People's opinions on the protection of the environment differ widely. (First Certificate in English; B2; French)
