unexpectedly-broadened
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-broad-ened|
B2
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli 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 'broden,' 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
having been widened or expanded in an unexpected manner.
The river unexpectedly-broadened after the heavy rains.
Synonyms
suddenly-expandedunforeseenly-widened
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/12 20:15