different between fully vs widely

English

Etymology

From Middle English fully, fulliche, volliche, from Old English full??e (“fully”), equivalent to full +? -ly. Compare German völlig (“fully”), Swedish fullt (“fully”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?f?li/
• Rhymes: -?li

Adverb

fully (comparative more fully, superlative most fully)

1. In a full manner; without lack or defect.

2. In a full degree; to a full extent.
3. As a minimum; at least.

Synonyms

• (in a full manner):
• (to a full extent):

Related terms

• fully committed
• fully-stocked
• fully well

Translations

English

Etymology

From Middle English wijdly, equivalent to wide +? -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?wa?dli/

Adverb

widely (comparative widelier or more widely, superlative wideliest or most widely)

1. In a wide manner; across a wide area.
2. (figuratively) Commonly; generally; to a great degree.
   • 1948, Carey McWilliams, North from Mexico / The Spanish-Speaking People of The United States, J. B. Lippincott Company, page 75,

     In 1866 Colonel J. F. Meline noted that the rebozo had almost disappeared in Santa Fe and that hoop skirts, on sale in the stores, were being widely used.

Translations

Anagrams

• Wildey, dewily, wieldy