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Uncommonwiden
The correct spelling is widen.
How to pronounce widen
verb
IPA: /ˈwaɪdən/
Say it like: Wid-en
The correct spelling is widen. To become wide or wider. For example: "His eyes widened as her negligee fell to the floor."
Usage Examples
“His eyes widened as her negligee fell to the floor.”
“She widened his trousers for him.”
“The police widened their enquiries.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To become wide or wider.
- 2.To make wide or wider.
- 3.To let out clothes to a larger size.
- 4.To broaden or extend in scope or range.
- 5.To convert to a data type that can hold a larger number of distinct values.
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