Definition of Widening

1. Noun. An increase in width.

Exact synonyms: Broadening
Generic synonyms: Growth, Increase, Increment
Antonyms: Narrowing
Derivative terms: Widen

2. Noun. A part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park.
Exact synonyms: Turnout
Generic synonyms: Part, Portion
Group relationships: Road, Route

3. Noun. The act of making something wider.
Exact synonyms: Broadening
Generic synonyms: Change Of Shape
Antonyms: Narrowing
Derivative terms: Widen

Definition of Widening

1. Adjective. Of things that are growing wider. ¹

2. Adjective. Of things that are separate, with increasing separation. ¹

3. Noun. The action of the verb widen. ¹

4. Verb. (present participle of widen) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Widening

1. widen [v] - See also: widen

Lexicographical Neighbors of Widening

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widegap
widegrip pushup
wideish
widelier
wideliest
widely
widely distributed
widemouthed
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widened
widener
wideners
wideness
widenesses
widening (current term)
widenings
widenmannite
widens
wideout
wideouts
wider
widerscale
widerspread
wides
widescale
widescreen
widescreens
widespread
widespreadness

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