widen into

Frequency: 6.08.5 per million words

Used when something transforms or opens up into a wider form, e.g., a river widening into a lake.

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Examples (10)

  • At this point, the river widens into a broad estuary.
  • The narrow mountain path eventually widened into a dirt road.
  • The small stream slowly widened into a significant river further downstream.
  • As they approached the main chamber, the dark tunnel began to widen into a vast cavern.
  • The initially small crack in the wall gradually widened into a noticeable gap.
  • The discussion on local issues quickly widened into a debate about national policy.
  • The corridor suddenly widened into a spacious reception hall.
  • Over time, the small village track had widened into a busy thoroughfare.
  • After passing the rapids, the river will widen into a tranquil lake.
  • The gap between the two sides has widened into an unbridgeable chasm.