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WIDENING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Widening.

Widening - as a noun

An increase in width

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
broadening
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
narrowing

A part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turnout

The act of making something wider

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
broadening
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
narrowing

Widening - as a verb

To become wide or wider.

Example: "His eyes widened as her negligee fell to the floor."

To make wide or wider.

To let out clothes to a larger size.

Example: "She widened his trousers for him."

To broaden or extend in scope or range.

Example: "The police widened their enquiries."

To convert to a data type that can hold a larger number of distinct values.

Widening - as an adjective

Growing wider or farther apart.

Example: "The widening gap between rich and poor creates social problems."

Example Sentences

"He is widening the road to accommodate more traffic."
"She is widening her knowledge by taking online courses."
"The company is widening its customer base through targeted marketing."
"They are widening the scope of their research project."
"The river is widening as it approaches the sea."
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Word Game Points

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

WIDENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is WIDENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, widening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WIDENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is WIDENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, widening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WIDENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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