In a wide manner; to a wide degree or extent;
far; extensively; as, the gospel was widely disseminated by the
apostles. [1913 Webster]
Very much; to a great degree or extent; as, to
differ widely in opinion. [1913 Webster]
Word Net
widely adv1 to a great degree; "her work is widely
known"
2 to or over a great extent or range; far;
"wandered wide through many lands"; "he traveled widely" [syn:
wide]
3 so as to leave much space or distance between;
"widely separated"