widening

adj. broadening; extending, expanding

n. broadening

v. expand, extend; become wide, broaden

(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Widen
  

Noun
1. an increase in width
(synonym) broadening
(antonym) narrowing
(hypernym) increase, increment, growth
(derivation) widen
2. a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park
(synonym) turnout
(hypernym) part, portion
(part-holonym) road, route
3. the act of making something wider
(synonym) broadening
(antonym) narrowing
(hypernym) change of shape
(derivation) widen

Verb
1. become broader or wider or more extensive; "The road widened"
(antonym) narrow, contract
(hypernym) increase
(hyponym) flare out, flare
(derivation) widening, broadening
2. make (clothes) larger; "Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight"
(synonym) let out
(hypernym) change, alter, vary
3. make wider; "widen the road"
(hypernym) change, alter, modify
(hyponym) white-out
(derivation) widening, broadening
4. 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"
(synonym) broaden, extend
(hypernym) increase
(hyponym) broaden
(verb-group) extend, expand