How do you use "widely" in a sentence?

English is widely spoken around the world. The news was widely reported in the media. It is widely believed that exercise improves mental health.

widely

Q: What does "widely" mean?

To a great extent; by many people; over a large area 'Widely' is an adverb meaning to a great extent, by many people, or over a large area. It suggests that something is common, spread across many places, or accepted by many people. The word emphasises breadth and scope rather than depth or intensity.

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Meaning: To a great extent; by many people; over a large area

广泛地，普遍地，大大地

ampliamente, extensamente, generalmente

広く、一般に、大いに

널리, 일반적으로, 광범위하게

'Widely' is an adverb meaning to a great extent, by many people, or over a large area. It suggests that something is common, spread across many places, or accepted by many people. The word emphasises breadth and scope rather than depth or intensity.

「widely」是一个副词，意思是在很大程度上、被许多人、或在大范围内。它表明某事是常见的、分布在许多地方、或被许多人接受。这个词强调广度和范围，而不是深度或强度。

«Widely» es un adverbio que significa en gran medida, por muchas personas o en una gran área. Sugiere que algo es común, está extendido por muchos lugares o es aceptado por muchas personas. La palabra enfatiza la amplitud y el alcance más que la profundidad o la intensidad.

「widely」は、大きな程度で、多くの人によって、または広い範囲にわたってという意味の副詞です。何かが一般的である、多くの場所に広がっている、または多くの人に受け入れられていることを示唆しています。この言葉は深さや強度ではなく、広さと範囲を強調します。

'widely'는 큰 범위로, 많은 사람들에 의해, 또는 넓은 지역에 걸쳐라는 의미의 부사입니다. 무언가가 일반적이거나, 여러 장소에 퍼져 있거나, 많은 사람들에게 받아들여지고 있음을 나타냅니다. 이 단어는 깊이나 강도보다는 폭과 범위를 강조합니다.

Examples

English is widely spoken around the world.
英语在世界各地被广泛使用。
El inglés se habla ampliamente en todo el mundo.
英語は世界中で広く話されています。
영어는 전 세계적으로 널리 사용되고 있습니다.
The news was widely reported in the media.
这条新闻被媒体广泛报道。
La noticia fue ampliamente difundida en los medios.
そのニュースはメディアで広く報道されました。
그 뉴스는 언론에 널리 보도되었습니다.
It is widely believed that exercise improves mental health.
人们普遍认为运动能改善心理健康。
Se cree ampliamente que el ejercicio mejora la salud mental.
運動は精神的な健康を改善すると広く信じられています。
운동이 정신 건강을 개선한다고 널리 믿어지고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From 'wide' plus '-ly'. 'Wide' comes from Old English 'wīd' meaning 'spacious' or 'extensive', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'wijd' and German 'weit'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal