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Widening (Noun)

The act of making something wider.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

An increase in width.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The widening of the highway was a major construction project that took several years to complete.
The widening of the river delta was caused by the heavy rainfall and flooding in the area.
The widening of the lens on the camera allowed for a greater field of view.
The widening of the economic gap between the rich and the poor was a major concern for policymakers.
The widening of the nostrils was a sign of stress and anxiety in the animal.

A part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The new widening of the road outside the shopping center provides ample space for customers to park their cars.
A series of widening projects has improved traffic flow and reduced congestion on the busy highway.
The road widening near the intersection has allowed for the creation of a left-turn lane, reducing accidents and near-misses.
After the road widening was completed, drivers found it easier to pass slow-moving vehicles and large trucks.
The town council allocated funds for a major widening of the road that connects the town center to the industrial estate.