🇬🇧 Widely meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

“Widely” means something is known, liked, or done by many people or in many different places, not just a few.

My ability to snore like a lawnmower is widely recorded on embarrassing family videos.

My reputation for eating dessert widely outnumbers my reputation for doing chores.

The rule “Do not wear your underwear on your head” became widely enforced after one very weird Tuesday.

The rumor that the school meatloaf moved by itself was widely spread by students and one suspicious janitor.

The fear that a spider might be hiding in the toilet is widely shared by humans, even though spiders are terrible swimmers.

A baker opened the oven. Warm bread smell spread widely through the house and the street. Neighbors came fast; the smell moved widely to the market and the park. People shared bread and smiled widely. Children opened their eyes widely. In the evening the town clapped widely and the baker felt proud.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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