adj

widening

WEYE-duh-nihng

adj

Becoming wider or more spread apart.

"The report points to a widening gap between rich and poor."

"There is a widening crack in the wall."

noun

The act or process of making or becoming wider.

"The road widening is expected to finish by spring."

"The widening of the river channel reduced flooding."

How to Use Widening

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process or state of getting wider — often used for gaps, roads, or divides.

Common pairings

widening gap road widening

widenings plural

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The -ing form of widen, used as an adjective or noun.

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