widen

[ˈwaɪd(ə)n]

widen Definition

• 1. make or become wider; broaden
• 2. increase in size or scale

Using widen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "widen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The road needs to be widened to accommodate more traffic.

• Example

  The river widens as it flows towards the sea.

• Example

  The gap between the rich and poor is widening.

• Example

  The company plans to widen its product range.

widen Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for widen

• expand
• broaden
• extend
• enlarge
• spread

Antonyms for widen

• narrow
• contract
• shrink

Phrases with widen

• wide open

  fully open or exposed

  Example

  The door was wide open, letting in a cold breeze.

• wide awake

  fully awake and alert

  Example

  I was wide awake at 5 am, unable to go back to sleep.

• wide of the mark

  inaccurate or incorrect

  Example

  His guess was wide of the mark, as the actual number was much higher.

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Summary: widen in Brief

'Widen' [ˈwaɪd(ə)n] means to make or become wider, such as broadening a road or increasing the size or scale of something. It can also refer to an increase in size or scale, as in 'The gap between the rich and poor is widening.' Phrases like 'wide open' and 'wide awake' denote full exposure and alertness, while 'wide of the mark' refers to inaccuracy.