widening
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of making something wider: The process or action of increasing the width or breadth of an object, space, or concept.
- A part of a road that has been widened: A specific section of a roadway that has been expanded to improve traffic flow, allow for parking, or facilitate passing.
- An increase in width: The state or result of becoming broader or more extensive in a physical or figurative sense.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The widening of the bridge will accommodate more lanes of traffic. (The act of making the bridge broader.)
- There's a bus stop in the widening just ahead. (A part of the road that has been expanded.)
- We observed a gradual widening of the river as we sailed downstream. (An increase in physical width.)
- The report noted a widening gap between rich and poor. (A figurative increase in the extent of a difference.)
Advanced Usage
"Widening of the eyes": A phrase describing the action of opening one's eyes more fully, often due to surprise, fear, or interest.
- Her widening of the eyes betrayed her shock at the news.
In economic or social contexts: Often used to describe the increasing scope or disparity of a trend.
- Economists are concerned about the widening trade deficit.
- There is a widening consensus on the need for action.
Variants and Related Words
Widen (verb): To make or become wider.
- The city plans to widen this street next year.
Wide (adjective): Having a great extent from side to side; broad.
- They crossed a wide river.
Widely (adverb): To a great degree; over a large area or range.
- The theory is widely accepted.
Synonyms
- Broadening: The act of making something broader.
- Expansion: The action of becoming larger or more extensive.
- Dilation: The process of becoming wider or larger, often used in technical/medical contexts (e.g., pupil dilation).
Antonyms
- Narrowing: The act of making something less wide.
- Contraction: The process of becoming smaller or narrower.
Related Phrases
Widening participation: A policy or initiative aimed at increasing the involvement of a broader range of people, especially in education.
- The university's widening participation program encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
Widening circle: A metaphor for something that affects or includes an increasing number of people or things.
- The scandal had a widening circle of consequences.
Noun
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the act of making something wider
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a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park
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an increase in width
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