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Widening: meaning, definitions and examples

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widening

 

[ ˈwaɪdnɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

road construction

To make something wider, especially a road or bridge, in order to accommodate more traffic.

Synonyms

broaden, enlarge, expand

Examples of usage

  • The city council is considering widening the highway to reduce traffic congestion.
  • The widening of the bridge has significantly improved the flow of traffic.
Context #2 | Noun

communication

The act or process of becoming wider or more extensive.

Synonyms

broadening, expansion, extension

Examples of usage

  • The widening of our social circle has introduced us to new perspectives.
  • The widening of access to education has led to increased opportunities for many individuals.

Translations

Translations of the word "widening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alargamento

🇮🇳 चौड़ीकरण

🇩🇪 Erweiterung

🇮🇩 pelebaran

🇺🇦 розширення

🇵🇱 poszerzenie

🇯🇵 拡張

🇫🇷 élargissement

🇪🇸 ampliación

🇹🇷 genişleme

🇰🇷 확장

🇸🇦 توسيع

🇨🇿 rozšíření

🇸🇰 rozšírenie

🇨🇳 扩展

🇸🇮 širitev

🇮🇸 víkkun

🇰🇿 кеңейту

🇬🇪 გაფართოება

🇦🇿 genişlənmə

🇲🇽 ampliación

Etymology

The word 'widening' originated from the verb 'widen,' which dates back to the late 16th century. The suffix '-ing' was added to form the present participle and gerund form of the verb. The concept of widening has been crucial in various fields such as construction, communication, and social development.

See also: widely, widen, widespread, width.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,535 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.