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widely Synonyms

Another word for widely

Choosing another word for widely depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

By a large number of people, or over a large area or range; extensively.

Usage Example

"Her research on renewable energy is broadly cited by scientists around the world."

Strongest
broadly
extensively
Strong
universally
generally
commonly
far and wide

• adverb (Context 2)

To a large degree; with a great difference or separation between things.

Usage Example

"Opinions on the new urban development plan vary greatly among local residents."

Strongest
greatly
Strong
markedly
considerably
sharply
substantially
significantly

• adverb (Context 3)

With a great physical breadth, opening, or spacing between parts.

Usage Example

"She smiled broadly when she saw her family waiting at the arrival gate."

Strongest
broadly
Strong
expansively

Opposites of widely

The opposite of widely shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

narrowly
closely
slightly
tightly
locally
rarely
See all opposites of widely

• Nearby Words

wide
wideband
widebody
widely
widemouthed
widen
wideness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Widely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/widely
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