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Definition widely in American English

widely adverb

adverb
/ˈwaɪdli/
1

by a lot of people, or in a lot of places

Example

It is widely expected that the mayor will make an announcement this morning.

Example

He has traveled widely in South America.

Example

The drug is widely used in the treatment of cancer.

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a widely held view/belief/opinion

Example

Organic foods are now much more widely available.

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a newspaper that is widely read (=read by a lot of people)

Example

She's very widely read (=she has read a lot of books).

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2

by a large amount, or to a large degree

Example

Prices vary widely from one store to the next.

Example

Officials have voiced widely different views on the best way forward.

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Definition widely in American English