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expandto become larger in size, volume, or scope

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to become larger in size, volume, or scope

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspænd/

Korean meaning: 크기, 부피, 범위가 더 커지다, 확장하다

Korean pronunciation: 익-스팬드 (강세: 스팬드)

Example Sentences

  • My stomach expanded so much after the buffet that I looked like a balloon!
  • The universe continues to expand, just like my homework pile.
  • The government plans to expand public transportation to reduce traffic congestion.

expand

VERB

//ɪkˈspænd//

to become larger in size, volume, or scope

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💡 Concept

Balloon expands as girl blows air

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expand rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Her command makes the brand expand!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈspænd/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪkˈspænd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixex--
Rootpand
Suffix-없음

Origin

From Latin 'expandere', formed by combining 'ex-' (out) and 'pandere' (to spread or stretch). The word entered English in the 15th century through French influence.

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🎵Rhyme

commanddemandstrandbrandgrand
command
demand
strand
brand
grand

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My stomach expanded so much after the buffet that I looked like a balloon!

😄 Fun example

The universe continues to expand, just like my homework pile.

The government plans to expand public transportation to reduce traffic congestion.

Scientists discovered that heated metals expand when temperature rises.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

enlargeextendbroadenincreasegrow

Antonyms

contractshrinkreduce

Related

expansionexpansiveextensivestretchdevelop