widening
adjective
1. Of things that are growing wider.
2. Of things that are separate, with increasing separation.
- The widening gap between rich and poor creates social problems.
noun
1. an increase in width
Similar word(s): broadening
Definition categories: process, growth, increase, increment
2. a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park
Similar word(s): turnout
Definition categories: man–made, part, portion
3. the act of making something wider
Similar word(s): broadening
Definition categories: act
verb
1. present participle of widen