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widen Antonyms

Opposite of widen

Because the opposite of widen shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make or become wider or broader in physical dimension or distance.

Usage Example

"The city council approved a plan to narrow the main highway by adding two extra lanes."

Strongest
narrow
Strong
constrict
contract
tighten

• verb (Context 2)

To extend or increase in scope, range, degree, or difference.

Usage Example

"The research team decided to narrow the scope of their investigation to include rural communities."

Strongest
narrow
Strong
restrict
limit
curtail

Similar words to widen

Words similar to widen shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

broaden
expand
extend
increase
enlarge
dilate
deepen
spread
See all synonyms of widen

• Nearby Words

widebody
widely
widemouthed
widen
wideness
widescreen
widespread

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Widen. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/widen
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