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widening   (TTS Sound)

The noun widening has 3 senses

• widening, broadening -- (an increase in width)


• turnout, widening -- (a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park)


• widening, broadening -- (the act of making something wider)

The verb widen has 4 senses

• widen -- (become broader or wider or more extensive; "The road widened")


• let out, widen -- (make (clothes) larger; "Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight")


• widen -- (make wider; "widen the road")


• widen, broaden, extend -- (extend in scope or range or area; "The law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "Extend your backyard")