Deepening

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/

Deepening (noun)

  1. The process of making something more intense or serious.
  2. The act of gaining a better understanding of a subject.

Examples

  • The deepening of the river made it safer for boats.
  • The deepening of her understanding helped her in the exam.

Common collocations: deepening process, deepening effect, deepening knowledge, deepening insights

Synonyms of Deepening

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Deepening

  • refers to making something less deep.