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expansion — the action of becoming larger or more extensive

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of becoming larger or more extensive

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspænʃən/

Korean meaning: 확장, 팽창, 확대

Korean pronunciation: 익**스팬**션

Example Sentences

  • The pizza restaurant's expansion included a drive-thru window for hungry drivers.
  • The university announced its expansion plans to build more dormitories.
  • His belly showed clear signs of expansion after the holiday feast.

expansion

NOUN

//ɪkˈspænʃən//

the action of becoming larger or more extensive

expansion concept
💡 Concept

The startup celebrated its rapid expansion into five new countries this year.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈspænʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪkˈspænʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixex--
Rootpand
Suffix--sion

Origin

From Latin 'expandere', formed by combining 'ex-' (out) and 'pandere' (to spread or stretch). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 16th century.

🎵Rhyme

mansiondimensiontension
mansion
dimension
tension

🔗Collocations

business expansion
rapid expansion
expansion plan
economic expansion
thermal expansion
expansion of territory

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The pizza restaurant's expansion included a drive-thru window for hungry drivers.”

“The university announced its expansion plans to build more dormitories.”

😄 Fun example

“His belly showed clear signs of expansion after the holiday feast.”

“The company's global expansion created thousands of new jobs.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

growthenlargementextensiondevelopmentincrease

Antonyms

contractionreductionshrinkage

Related

expandexpansiveextensivedilateamplify

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