Where does “widely” come from?
Widely comes from Middle English wijdly, an adverb formed from an adjective meaning broad or spacious.
widely (English): In a wide manner; across a wide area; Commonly;...
Definitions
- In a wide manner; across a wide area; Commonly;...
Ancestry of “widely”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | wijdly | — |