extent
gb/ɪkstˈɛnt/ us/ɪkstˈɛnt/
B1
Английски
~ 1100
mérték, kiterjedés, terület
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B1
1
mérték
B1
kiterjedés
B2
Модел на употреба:
the extent of [something]
The extent of the flooding was worse than expected.
Az áradás kiterjedése nagyobb volt a vártnál.
We don't yet know the full extent of the damage.
Még nem ismerjük a károk teljes mértékét.
To some extent, I agree with you.
The report examined the extent of the company's influence.
She was surprised at the extent of his generosity.
Примери за учащи
We don't know the extent of the fire.
Nem tudjuk, mekkora a tűz kiterjedése.
The extent of the problem is big.
A probléma nagy mértékű.
I like this job to some extent.
They showed me the full extent of the plan.
The extent of his help was amazing.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'extent' with 'extend'. 'Extent' is a noun meaning 'degree', while 'extend' is a verb meaning 'to make longer'.
Значение
degree or scope of something
Колокации
to a great extent
|the full extent
|extent of damage
|extent of the problem
|to some extent
Синоними
degree (Often interchangeable, but 'degree' can suggest a measurable level in more formal or technical contexts.)
|
scope ('Scope' can imply breadth of activity or influence rather than just amount.)
Антоними
insignificance (Refers to something so small or unimportant that its extent is negligible.)
Теми
measurement
|description
|general
|core_vocabulary
Определение
How much or how far something goes or happens.
The range, size, or degree to which something happens or is true.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B2
TECHNICAL
2
terület
A2
kiterjedés
B2
Модел на употреба:
the extent of [area/land/territory]
The desert's extent is larger than many countries.
A sivatag területe nagyobb, mint sok országé.
They measured the extent of the forest.
Megmérték az erdő területét.
Satellite images show the full extent of the ice sheet.
Примери за учащи
The forest has a big extent.
Az erdőnek nagy a területe.
We saw the full extent of the lake.
Beláttuk a tó teljes kiterjedését.
The desert's extent is very large.
Честа грешка:
Learners may use 'extent' instead of 'area' in casual conversation, which can sound overly formal outside technical or descriptive contexts.
Значение
physical area covered
Колокации
land extent
|extent of territory
|forest extent
Синоними
area (A direct synonym in spatial contexts; more common in everyday speech.)
Антоними
point (A location without measurable area.)
Теми
geography
|measurement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Определение
The amount of space an area covers.
The size of a surface or area occupied by something.
Граматика
Речникова форма
extent
IPA
GB/ɪkstˈɛnt/
US/ɪkstˈɛnt/
Срички и ударение
ex - tent (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tent)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: extent
- Plural: extent, extents
Семейство думи
Forms
extents
noun
Core family
Related words
extended
adjective
extendable
adjective
Advanced or less common
extensible
adjective
Изрази
know the full extent of
1/nˈoʊ ðə fˈʊl ɪkstˈɛnt əv/
fixed phrase
be aware of complete scope
To know everything about how big, serious, or important something is.
Примери
- We won't know the full extent of the damage until tomorrow.
- Investigators are trying to know the full extent of the fraud.
to a great extent
1/tə ə ɡɹˈeɪt ɪkstˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
To a large degree or amount
Mostly; for the most part; very much.
Примери
- His success is due to a great extent to his determination.
- His success is due, to a great extent, to his hard work.
- The plan worked to a great extent.
- The weather affects our sales to a great extent.
to some extent
1/tə sˈʌm ɪkstˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
partly but not completely true
Used to say that something is partly true but not completely.
Примери
- To some extent, I think you're right.
- The plan worked, to some extent, but not perfectly.
to some extent
2/tə sˈʌm ɪkstˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
partly but not completely true
Partly true or real, but not completely.
Примери
- I agree with you to some extent.
- The plan worked, to some extent.