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EXPANDING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Expanding.

Expanding - as a verb

Extend in one or more directions

Example: "The dough expands"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
contract

Become larger in size or volume or quantity

Example: "His business expanded rapidly"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

Example: "Expand the house by adding another wing"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enlarge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grow vigorously

Example: "The deer population in this town is thriving"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boomflourishthrive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exaggerate or make bigger

Example: "The charges were inflated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amplifyblow upinflate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

Example: "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dilateelaborateenlargeexpatiateexpositexpoundflesh outlucubrate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clarifyclear upelucidate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
contract

Expand the influence of

Example: "The king extended his rule to the eastern part of the continent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extend

Example Sentences

"The expanding universe is a subject of great interest to scientists."
"She bought an expanding file folder to organize her documents."
"The expanding population in the city led to increased congestion."
"The company is known for its expanding range of products."
"They planned an expanding series of events for the summer."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPANDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expanding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPANDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is EXPANDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expanding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPANDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is EXPANDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expanding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPANDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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