Engels

widely

gb/wˈaɪdli/ us/wˈaɪdli/
A2 Engels
~ 1700
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adverb B1 property
1

over a large area or range

In many places or by many people.

Gebruikspatroon: [verb] widely [past participle/adjective]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'widely' with 'wildly'. 'Widely' means 'in many places' or 'by many people', while 'wildly' means 'in an uncontrolled or extreme way'.
Synoniemen
extensively (More formal; often used in academic or technical contexts.)
Antoniemen
narrowly (Indicates a small scope or limited range instead of a broad one.)
Woordcombinaties
widely used |widely known |widely available |widely accepted |widely spread
Thema's
communication |geography |society |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • The book was widely read across the country.
  • That theory is widely accepted among scientists.
  • Her work is widely recognized for its impact.
  • The product is widely available in stores.
  • The news was widely reported in the media.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • English is widely spoken in the world.
  • This idea is widely known.
  • The movie is widely popular.
  • The phone is widely used.
  • The story was widely told.
adverb A2 property
2

with great width or openness

With something opened far or spread apart.

Gebruikspatroon: [verb] [something] widely
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'widely' with 'wide'. 'Wide' is an adjective ('a wide road'), while 'widely' is an adverb ('smiled widely').
Synoniemen
broadly (Often used for smiles or gestures; slightly more informal in some uses.)
Antoniemen
narrowly (Indicates a small opening or limited width.)
Woordcombinaties
smile widely |open widely |spread widely
Thema's
movement |description |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • She smiled widely when she saw him.
  • He opened his arms widely to welcome the guests.
  • The door was left widely ajar.
  • They spread the map widely on the table.
  • Her eyes opened widely in surprise.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • She smiled widely at me.
  • He opened the box widely.
  • The door was open widely.
  • She spread her arms widely.
  • His eyes opened widely.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
widely
IPA
GB/wˈaɪdli/
US/wˈaɪdli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
widely (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (widely)
Woordvormen
Noun
  • Base: widely
  • Plural: widelies
Woordfamilie
Forms
widelies noun
Core family
wide adjective A1 width noun A2 widen verb A2
Related words
widespread adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
narrow adjective A2 narrowly adverb B2
Uitdrukkingen

widely recognized as

1
/wˈaɪdli ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzd ˈæz/
fixed phrase

acknowledged by many to be

Many people know and accept that this person or thing is something.

Voorbeelden
  • The park is widely recognized as a national treasure.
  • He is widely recognized as an expert in his field.

widely regarded as

1
/wˈaɪdli ɹɪɡˈɑɹdɪd ˈæz/
fixed phrase

considered by many to be

Many people think this person or thing has a certain quality.

Voorbeelden
  • She is widely regarded as the best player on the team.
  • This film is widely regarded as a classic.

widely used

1
/wˈaɪdli jˈust/
fixed phrase

used by many people or places

Used by many people or in many places.

Voorbeelden
  • This software is widely used in schools.
  • The method is widely used in scientific research.

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