widely
Pronunciation: [ˈwaɪdli]
Word
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.
Example
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.
Example
The message was not widely spread, so few people learned about it.
Example
How widely was the newsletter printed and distributed?
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