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expanding
UK
/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
UK
/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
Functions adjectivally as the present participle of the verb "expand".
Translations
The expanding universe theory suggests that the cosmos is continuously growing.
La théorie de l'univers en expansion suggère que le cosmos est en croissance continue.
Additional translations
Definitions
The expanding universe theory suggests that the cosmos is continuously growing.
The expanding business required more office space to accommodate new employees.
The expanding foam is used to fill gaps and insulate buildings.
UK
/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun (the act or process of becoming larger).
Translations
The expanding of the universe fascinates astronomers.
L’expansion de l’univers fascine les astronomes.
Definitions
The expanding of the universe fascinates astronomers.
expanding
Gerund
expanded
Past Simple
expanded
Past Participle
expanding
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈspænd/
US
/ɪkˈspænd/
Translations
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets next year.
L’entreprise prévoit de s’étendre sur de nouveaux marchés l’année prochaine.
Could you expand on your previous statement to clarify your point?
Pouvez-vous développer votre précédente déclaration pour clarifier votre propos ?
The balloon began to expand as it was filled with air.
Le ballon a commencé à se dilater en se remplissant d’air.
Additional translations
Definitions
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets next year.
Could you expand on your previous statement to clarify your point?
The balloon began to expand as it was filled with air.