widely
gb/wˈaɪdli/ us/wˈaɪdli/
A2
Inglês
~ 1700
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
B1
property
1
over a large area or range
In many places or by many people.
Padrão de uso:
[verb] widely [past participle/adjective]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'widely' with 'wildly'. 'Widely' means 'in many places' or 'by many people', while 'wildly' means 'in an uncontrolled or extreme way'.
Sinónimos
extensively (More formal; often used in academic or technical contexts.)
Antónimos
narrowly (Indicates a small scope or limited range instead of a broad one.)
Colocações
widely used
|widely known
|widely available
|widely accepted
|widely spread
Temas
communication
|geography
|society
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
[verb] [something] widely
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'widely' with 'wide'. 'Wide' is an adjective ('a wide road'), while 'widely' is an adverb ('smiled widely').
Sinónimos
broadly (Often used for smiles or gestures; slightly more informal in some uses.)
Antónimos
narrowly (Indicates a small opening or limited width.)
Colocações
smile widely
|open widely
|spread widely
Temas
movement
|description
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She smiled widely at me.
- He opened the box widely.
- The door was open widely.
- She spread her arms widely.
- His eyes opened widely.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
widely
IPA
GB/wˈaɪdli/
US/wˈaɪdli/
Sílabas e acento
widely (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (widely)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: widely
- Plural: widelies
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- This software is widely used in schools.
- The method is widely used in scientific research.