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widely

Pronunciation: [ˈwaɪdli]

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Learn how to use widely in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(adverb) when something is done in many places or by many people. If something is widely accepted, it means lots of different people agree with it or use it.

Example

The new app is widely popular among teenagers and adults.

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The idea is not widely known, so many people haven't heard about it.

Example

How widely is this information shared in schools?

Context: “extent”

(adverb) when something covers a big area or includes a lot of things. If you widely distribute something, you give it to many different places.

Example

The charity was widely successful in raising money for the cause.

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The message was not widely spread, so few people learned about it.

Example

How widely was the newsletter printed and distributed?

How to pronounce widely

Pronunciation: [ˈwaɪdli]

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