widening
Pronunciation:
/ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To become wide or wider.
Example: His eyes widened as her negligee fell to the floor.
To make wide or wider.
To let out clothes to a larger size.
Example: She widened his trousers for him.
To broaden or extend in scope or range.
Example: The police widened their enquiries.
noun
Definitions
The action of the verb widen.
adjective
Definitions
Growing wider or farther apart.
Example: The widening gap between rich and poor creates social problems.