widening

Meanings

• Verb

  The action or process of becoming wider; expanding in width.

• Adjective

  The state or quality of being wide.

---

Antonyms

narrow

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with widening
shrinking , sinking , linking

---

Variants

List of all variants of widening that leads to same result
widen , widened , widener , wideners , widening , widens

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

widens, widened, widening, widest

---

Etymology

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

Originally meant 'becoming wider' in Old English as 'widan' and 'widanian'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'widening' is often used in the context of infrastructure projects, such as highways or bridges.

2. The widening of the Panama Canal in the 1900s was a significant engineering feat.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Expansion: The act or process of increasing in size or scope.

2. Growth: The increase or development of something over time.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'widening' can symbolize expansion, growth, or inclusion. In art, it can represent the broadening of perspectives or horizons.

How to Memorize "widening"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a narrow space becoming wider, like a door opening or a river expanding.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of growth or expansion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Widening is a way to Grow' to remember the meaning.

---

Memorize "widening" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize widening is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.