Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Widen.
Widen - as a verb
Become broader or wider or more extensive
Example: "The road widened"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
narrow9Make (clothes) larger
Example: "Let out that dress--i gained a lot of weight"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
let outMake wider
Example: "Widen the road"
Extend in scope or range or area
Example: "The law was extended to all citizens"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
broaden10extend14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She widened her eyes in disbelief."
"The company is planning to widen the road to accommodate more traffic."
"He used a crowbar to widen the gap between the rocks."
"The government implemented policies to widen access to education."
"The river widens as it reaches the delta."
Word Game Points
Is WIDEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, widen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WIDEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is WIDEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, widen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWIDEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is WIDEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, widen is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWIDEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
