Widened

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪdnd/

Definitions of widened

verb Widened is a past tense verb that describes the action of making something wider or broader.

Example Sentences

A1 The road widened as we drove further into the countryside.

A2 She widened her eyes in surprise when she saw the birthday cake.

B1 The company widened its product range to attract more customers.

B2 The river widened as it flowed towards the sea, creating a beautiful estuary.

C1 The government's policies have widened the gap between the rich and the poor.

C2 The artist's influence has widened to international audiences, showcasing their talent worldwide.

Examples of widened in a Sentence

formal The road was widened to accommodate more traffic.

informal They widened the sidewalk so more people could walk together.

slang We widened our circle of friends to include more people.

figurative Her perspective on the issue widened after hearing different viewpoints.

Grammatical Forms of widened

• past tense: widened
• plural: widened
• comparative: wider
• superlative: widest
• present tense: widen
• future tense: will widen
• perfect tense: has widened
• continuous tense: is widening
• singular: widened
• positive degree: wide
• infinitive: widen
• gerund: widening
• participle: widening

Origin and Evolution of widened

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'widened' originated from the Old English word 'widenian' which meant to make or become wide.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'widened' has retained its original meaning of expanding or making something broader, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe the broadening of perspectives or opportunities.