Dictionary Entry
widening
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Meaning
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The act or process of making or becoming broader or more extensive.
Example Sentence
The widening of the river allowed larger boats to navigate through the channel more easily.
Usage Note
Use "widening" to describe something that is increasing in breadth, scope, or extent. It can refer to a physical expansion, like a road becoming wider, or a conceptual one, such as a widening gap between two ideas or groups. It implies a process of growth or expansion.