Standard Lemma guide

broadening

adj · noun · verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɔː.də.nɪŋ/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɔːd.nɪŋ/
  • General-American: /ˈbɹɔ.də.nɪŋ/
  • General-American: /ˈbɹɔd.nɪŋ/
  • General-American: /ˈbɹɑ.də.nɪŋ/
  • General-American: /ˈbɹɑd.nɪŋ/
  • Australian: /ˈbɹoː.də.nɪŋ/
  • Australian: /ˈbɹoːd.nɪŋ/
  • CMU ARPABET: B R AO1 D AH0 N IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
  • CMU ARPABET 2: B R AO1 D N IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

That gives someone broader education and experience; that broadens someone's horizons.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The act of becoming broader.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The act of making (something) broader.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The broadening of the main street in this sleepy town is expected to cost a lot of money; it is said that the project will be financed with municipal bonds, but many citizens are skeptical of such debt.
  • The broadening of one's horizons is good for the soul.

Meaning relationships

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4

verb

Meaning 4

present participle and gerund of broaden

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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5

noun

Meaning 5

the action of making broader

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the broadening of travel

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Broader terms: development

6

noun

Meaning 6

the act of making something wider

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: widening

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: change of shape

7

noun

Meaning 7

an increase in width

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: widening

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: increase, increment, growth

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.