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Meaning of widening
The primary meaning of the word "widening" is the act or process of becoming or making something wider.
Etymology of widening
The word "widening" originates from the Old English words "wid" meaning wide and the suffix "-ing" which forms a present participle or gerund, indicating an action or process.
The term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making something wider or the process of becoming wider.
Synonyms
expansion
enlargement
broadening
extension
increase
growth
augmentation
amplification
escalation
intensification
magnification
proliferation
dissemination
spread
diffusion
dilation
inflation
distension
swelling
ballooning
bulging
stretching
lengthening
widening
broadening
thickening
strengthening
reinforcement
enhancement
Definitions
- The act or process of making something wider.
- * An increase in width, extent, or scope.
- * The process of becoming wider or more extensive.
Usage Examples
- The road is undergoing widening to accommodate more traffic.
- * The company is experiencing a widening of its customer base.
- * The widening of the river delta has created new habitats for wildlife.
Antonyms
narrowing
contraction
reduction
decrease
diminution
lessening
shrinking
tightening
constriction
compression
condensation
compacting
packing
squeezing
tapering
thinning
slimming
shortening