Pronunciation

/wɪˈdaɪn/

Definitions

• Verb:
  • Transitive verb: To make wider in size, extent, or scope. For example: “The river widened after heavy rainfall.”
  • Intransitive verb: To expand or grow broader in perspective or understanding. For example: “Her knowledge widened with each new experience.”

Phrases

• “Widen the road” refers to the process of expanding a road’s width.
• “Widen one’s horizons” means to broaden one’s range of experiences or knowledge.
• “Widen the gap” is used to describe increasing the difference between two things.

Example Sentences

• Transitive: “The contractor widened the bridge to accommodate larger vehicles.”
• Intransitive: “Reading extensively widened her appreciation for different cultures.”
• Adjective: “The garden’s path had widened over time.”

Synonyms

• Expand -Enlarge -Broaden -Lengthen -Enlarge the diameter -Enlarge the span -Boost -Increase in width -Stretch out