↔️widen

verb
/ˈwaɪdən/

Meaning

to make or become wider or broader
to make or become wider

Example Sentences

They plan to widen the road next year.

The road will be widened to accommodate more traffic.

Synonyms

broaden, expand, extend, enlarge, increase
Entry 1
broaden, expand, extend, enlarge
Entry 2
expand, enlarge, broaden, increase

Antonyms

narrow, reduce, contract, shrink
Entry 1
narrow, reduce, contract, shrink
Entry 2
narrow, contract

Collocations

widen road, widen gap, widen range, gradually widen, widen the road, widen the scope, widen the gap
Entry 1
widen road, widen gap, widen range, gradually widen
Entry 2
widen the road, widen the scope, widen the gap

More Example Sentences

The gap between online identity and real identity is gradually widening.

The gap in the quality of education between urban and rural areas is gradually widening.

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