widely

By many people, or to a great degree.

• The book is widely read.
• This method is widely used in schools.
• It was widely believed that the building was safe.

Similar words: commonly, generally

Opposites: rarely

Common phrases: widely used, widely known, widely available

Across a large area or in many different places.

• She has travelled widely.
• The houses are widely scattered.
• These trees grow widely across the region.

Similar words: extensively

Common phrases: travel widely, widely scattered, spread widely