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Uncommonwidening
The correct spelling is widening.
How to pronounce widening
verb
IPA: /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/
Say it like: Wid-eni-ng
The correct spelling is widening. 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.”
Meanings
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.
noun
- 1.The action of the verb widen.
adjective
- 1.Growing wider or farther apart.
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