extent
gb/ɪkstˈɛnt/ us/ɪkstˈɛnt/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 1100
mérték, kiterjedés, terület
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
1
mérték
B1
kiterjedés
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'extent' with 'extend'. 'Extent' is a noun meaning 'degree', while 'extend' is a verb meaning 'to make longer'.
Σημασία
degree or scope of something
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
to a great extent
|the full extent
|extent of damage
|extent of the problem
|to some extent
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
insignificance (Refers to something so small or unimportant that its extent is negligible.)
Θέματα
measurement
|description
|general
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
How much or how far something goes or happens.
The range, size, or degree to which something happens or is true.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
TECHNICAL
2
terület
A2
kiterjedés
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may use 'extent' instead of 'area' in casual conversation, which can sound overly formal outside technical or descriptive contexts.
Σημασία
physical area covered
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
land extent
|extent of territory
|forest extent
Συνώνυμα
area (A direct synonym in spatial contexts; more common in everyday speech.)
Αντώνυμα
point (A location without measurable area.)
Θέματα
geography
|measurement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The amount of space an area covers.
The size of a surface or area occupied by something.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
extent
IPA
GB/ɪkstˈɛnt/
US/ɪkstˈɛnt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ex - tent (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tent)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: extent
- Plural: extent, extents
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
extents
noun
Core family
Related words
extended
adjective
extendable
adjective
Advanced or less common
extensible
adjective
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- I agree with you to some extent.
- The plan worked, to some extent.