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Meaning of widened
The primary meaning of the word "widened" is to become or make something wider.
Etymology of widened
The word "widened" is derived from the Old English words "wid" meaning wide and "dian" meaning to make, with the past tense suffix "-ed" added to form the past tense and past participle of the verb "widen"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making something wider or broader
Synonyms
Definitions
- To become or make something wider
- * To increase the range or scope of something
- * To extend or enlarge something in width or breadth
Usage Examples
- The road was widened to accommodate more traffic
- * Her eyes widened in surprise when she saw the gift
- * The company widened its product range to include more services
Antonyms
narrowed
contracted
reduced
decreased
lessened
diminished
shrunk
shrunken
compressed
compacted
constricted
confined
restricted
limited
minimized
tightened
less
smaller
thinner
slighter