widely

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'über eine große Fläche oder einen weiten Bereich' oder 'von vielen Menschen'. Es beschreibt das Ausmaß oder die Reichweite einer Handlung, eines Zustands oder einer Eigenschaft, oft im Sinne von breiter Anerkennung, Verbreitung oder Häufigkeit.

An adverb meaning 'over a large area or range' or 'by many people.' It is used to describe the extent or scope of an action, state, or quality, often implying broad acceptance, distribution, or occurrence.

1. B1formal

   Over a large area or range; extensively.

   Weit verbreitet

   • The news spread widely across the country.
   • This plant is widely distributed in tropical regions.
   • The disease is widely prevalent in rural areas.

   Synonymebroadlyextensivelyfar and wide

   Antonymenarrowly

2. B1formal

   By many people; to a large extent.

   Weit verbreitet

   • The theory is widely accepted by scientists.
   • She is widely regarded as an expert in her field.
   • The book is widely read in schools.

   Synonymebroadlycommonlyextensivelygenerallypopularlyuniversally

   Antonymenarrowly

3. B2formal

   To a great degree or extent.

   In hohem Maße

   • Their opinions differ widely on the subject.
   • The prices vary widely from store to store.
   • The results of the experiment differed widely from the predictions.

   Synonymebroadlyconsiderablyextensivelygreatlyhugelylargelyvastly

   Antonymenarrowly