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widening

'waɪdʌnɪŋ

Synonyms of widening Antonyms of widening Examples of widening Usage of widening Parts of widening Definition that contains widening Words sounding like widening Explanation of widening

noun
an increase in width
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broadening

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narrowing

type of:
growth increase increment
noun
a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park
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turnout

type of:
portion part

part of:
route road
noun
the act of making something wider
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broadening

Opposite:

narrowing

type of:
change of shape

Definition that contains widening

stretching act of expanding by lengthening or widening
aneurysm a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
aneurism a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
diastole the widening of the chambers of the heart between two contractions when the chambers fill with blood