Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Expanding.
Expanding - as a verb
Extend in one or more directions
Example: "The dough expands"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
contract12Become larger in size or volume or quantity
Example: "His business expanded rapidly"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
Example: "Expand the house by adding another wing"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enlarge8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grow vigorously
Example: "The deer population in this town is thriving"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boom8flourish14thrive12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Exaggerate or make bigger
Example: "The charges were inflated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amplify17blow upinflate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
Example: "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dilate7elaborate11enlarge8expatiate18exposit16expound17flesh outlucubrate13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clarify15clear upelucidate12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
contract12Expand the influence of
Example: "The king extended his rule to the eastern part of the continent"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extend14Example Sentences
"The expanding universe is a subject of great interest to scientists."
"She bought an expanding file folder to organize her documents."
"The expanding population in the city led to increased congestion."
"The company is known for its expanding range of products."
"They planned an expanding series of events for the summer."
Word Game Points
Is EXPANDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expanding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXPANDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is EXPANDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expanding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXPANDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is EXPANDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expanding is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXPANDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
