widened
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwaɪdənd// UK //wˈaɪdənd// widened
adj. made larger or broader from side to side. You use this to describe something that has grown in size or scope.
adj. having been increased in width or extent. Often used as a participial adjective to describe physical spaces or abstract concepts like gaps and knowledge.
The widened road now has four lanes for traffic.
The city council approved the widened sidewalk to make more room for outdoor dining and pedestrians.
The widened gap between the two political parties made it nearly impossible for the committee to reach a consensus on the new budget proposal.
Usage
Often follows a linking verb or precedes a noun; functions as a participial adjective derived from the past participle of 'widen'.