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widely.

In a wide manner; across a wide area.

6 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈwaɪdli/
  1. In a wide manner; across a wide area.

    I'm widely travelled.
  2. Commonly; generally; to a great degree.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

From Middle English wijdly, equivalent to wide + -ly.

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