quickly-broadened
|quick-ly-broad-ened|
B2
/ˈkwɪkli ˈbrɔːdnd/
(broaden)
make wider
Etymology
Etymology Information
'broaden' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'brādian,' where 'brād' meant 'wide.'
Historical Evolution
'brādian' transformed into the Middle English word 'broaden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'broaden.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make wide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to expand or widen.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
expanded or widened at a rapid pace.
The company's influence quickly-broadened across the region.
Synonyms
rapidly-expandedswiftly-widened
Antonyms
slowly-narrowed
Last updated: 2025/07/12 16:00