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widely vs wide

wide vs widely

widely is not an adjective while wide is an adjective.

widely and wide both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
widely No No No Yes
wide No Yes No Yes
As adverbs, widely and wide are synonyms defined as:
  • widely and wide: to or over a great extent or range; far
widely (adjective) wide (adjective)
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
great in degree
having ample fabric
broad in scope or content
not on target
very large in expanse or scope
(used of eyes) fully open or extended
widely (adverb) wide (adverb)
to a great degree to or over a great extent or range; far
to or over a great extent or range; far with or by a broad space
so as to leave much space or distance between far from the intended target
to the fullest extent possible
Difference between widely and wide

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