expanding

Meanings

• Verb

  To spread out or unfold something, especially to make it larger in size.

  - "The map expanded to cover the entire table."
  - "The chest expanded as the prisoner took a deep breath."

• Verb

  To increase the size, scope, or extent of something.

  - "The company is expanding its operations to new markets."
  - "The student's knowledge expanded as she learned more about the topic."

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Antonyms

factor , contract , contract

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Synonyms

spread , spread out , unfold , elaborate , enlarge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with expanding
expanded , complied , companioned , manned

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Variants

List of all variants of expanding that leads to same result
expand , expandabilities , expandability , expandable , expanded , expanding , expands , mind-expanding

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Forms

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expanding (present tense), expanded (past tense), expanding (present participle), expansions (noun)

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to spread out' or 'to spread apart'. It comes from the Old French word 'espandre', which means 'to spread'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the human lungs can expand to hold up to 6 liters of air?

2. Expanding is an anagram of the word 'plans'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Growth: Expanding is related to the concept of growth, which can be physical, mental, or emotional.

2. Development: Expanding is also related to the concept of development, which refers to the process of becoming more complex or advanced.

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Culture

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In literature, 'expanding' is often used metaphorically to describe the growth or development of characters or ideas. In music, it can refer to the use of complex harmonies or the expansion of a melody.

How to Memorize "expanding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon being inflated or a flower blooming to remember the meaning of 'expanding'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'expanding' with the idea of growth or development to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Expanding is when things grow bigger' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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