surprisingly-widened
|sur-pris-ing-ly-wid-ened|
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/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli ˈwaɪdnd/
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/səˈpraɪzɪŋli ˈwaɪdnd/
(widen)
make wider
Etymology
Etymology Information
'widen' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wīdan,' where 'wīd' meant 'wide.'
Historical Evolution
'wīdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'widen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'widen.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make wide,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been made wider in a way that is unexpected or surprising.
The river was surprisingly-widened after the heavy rains.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 10:49