Significado en español

C1verb 3K

Widen

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈwaɪdn/","/ˈwaɪdnz/","/ˈwaɪdnd/","/ˈwaɪdnɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈwaɪdn/","/ˈwaɪdnz/","/ˈwaɪdnd/","/ˈwaɪdnɪŋ/"]/

Significado de Widen

to become wider; to make something wider

In simple words: To make something bigger in size, especially from side to side.

Widen en una frase

• The city plans to widen the main road to reduce traffic congestion.
• The doctor recommended exercises to widen the range of motion in her shoulder.
• Her smile seemed to widen as she heard the good news.
• The debate will widen discussions about environmental policy across the region.
• Manufacturers often widen the margins to accommodate new safety measures in products.

Cómo usar Widen

Use 'widen' in general contexts like architecture or personal experiences (e.g., widen your perspective). Avoid in very informal conversations.

Grammar pattern

widen + object

Memory hint

Think of 'widen' as 'wider' - like a road getting bigger.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Widen

• considerably
• dramatically
• greatly
• from
• into
• to
• considerably
• dramatically
• greatly
• from
• into
• to

Synonyms for Widen

• broaden
• expand
• increase
• stretch
• enlarge

Opposites of Widen

• narrow
• constrict

Common mistakes with Widen

• Using 'widden' instead of 'widen'.
• Confusing 'widen' with 'widened' when speaking about the past.
• Mixing up 'widen' with 'broaden'.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Widen

¿Qué significa Widen?

To make something bigger in size, especially from side to side.

¿Qué significa Widen en español?

To make something bigger in size, especially from side to side.

¿Cuál es la definición de Widen?

to become wider; to make something wider

¿Cómo se usa Widen en una frase?

The city plans to widen the main road to reduce traffic congestion.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Widen?

The doctor recommended exercises to widen the range of motion in her shoulder.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Widen?

Algunas alternativas comunes son broaden, expand, increase, stretch, enlarge.

¿Cuál es el opuesto de Widen?

Significados opuestos incluyen narrow, constrict.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Widen?

Suele combinarse con considerably, dramatically, greatly, from, into, to, considerably, dramatically, greatly, from, into, to.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Widen?

Using 'widden' instead of 'widen'. Confusing 'widen' with 'widened' when speaking about the past. Mixing up 'widen' with 'broaden'.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Widen?

US: /["/ˈwaɪdn/","/ˈwaɪdnz/","/ˈwaɪdnd/","/ˈwaɪdnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈwaɪdn/","/ˈwaɪdnz/","/ˈwaɪdnd/","/ˈwaɪdnɪŋ/"]/. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar Widen?

Use 'widen' in general contexts like architecture or personal experiences (e.g., widen your perspective). Avoid in very informal conversations.

¿Qué nivel CEFR tiene Widen?

"Widen" está en el nivel C1 de la escala CEFR.