extent — the area covered by something; the degree to which something is true or exists
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the area covered by something; the degree to which something is true or exists
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstent/
Example Sentences
- The extent of his laziness amazed even his cat, who started doing his homework.
- To what extent can we trust a GPS that says 'turn left' in the middle of the ocean?
- The government is investigating the extent of corruption in the construction industry.
extent
NOUN[/ɪkˈstent/]
the area covered by something; the degree to which something is true or exists
The map showed the extent of the flood across the town.
Ex-tent shows the extent - how far it extends!
At the outdoor event, the huge tent showed the extent of the festival area.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'extentus', the past participle of 'extendere', meaning 'to stretch out'. The word combines the prefix 'ex-' (out) with 'tendere' (to stretch).
Breakdown
ex- (out) + tend (stretch) + -ent (adjective suffix) = extent
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“The success depends to a great extent on teamwork.”
“We don't know the full extent of the problem yet.”
“To some extent, I understand your concerns.”
“Scientists are trying to assess the extent of climate change.”
“The forest fire covered a vast extent of land.”
📝Examples
“The extent of his laziness amazed even his cat, who started doing his homework.”
“To what extent can we trust a GPS that says 'turn left' in the middle of the ocean?”
“The government is investigating the extent of corruption in the construction industry.”
“Climate change affects the extent of polar ice caps every year.”
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