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gb/ɪkspˈænd/ us/ɪkspˈænd/
B1
Anglų
~ 2100
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Veiksmažodis
B1
action
1
Increase size or amount
To make something bigger or more; to grow in size or amount.
Vartosenos šablonas:
to expand [something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expand' with 'extend'; 'extend' usually means to make something longer in time or space, while 'expand' means to make it bigger in size or scope.
Sinonimai
enlarge (Focuses more on physical size rather than quantity or scope.)
Antonimai
shrink (Means to become smaller in size, amount, or extent.)
Kolokacijos
expand a business
|expand operations
|expand the range
|expand rapidly
|expand capacity
Temos
business
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- The company plans to expand its operations into Asia.
- They decided to expand the kitchen to make more room.
- The government is working to expand access to healthcare.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- We want to expand our shop.
- He will expand the garden next year.
- The school will expand the library.
Veiksmažodis
B1
action
2
Become larger or greater
To get bigger in size, number, or amount.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] expands
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse this with 'explode'; 'expand' is gradual increase, not a sudden burst.
Sinonimai
grow (A broader term that can refer to physical, abstract, or metaphorical increase.)
Antonimai
contract (Means to become smaller or tighter.)
Kolokacijos
gas expands
|metal expands
|population expands
Temos
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- Hot air expands as it rises.
- The city's population has expanded rapidly in recent years.
- The metal will expand when heated.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Hot water expands when it gets hot.
- My town is expanding quickly.
- The balloon expands when you blow air into it.
Veiksmažodis
B2
action
3
Add detail or explanation
To say or write more about something so it is clearer or more complete.
Vartosenos šablonas:
to expand on [something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes use 'explain' instead; 'expand' emphasizes adding more detail to what was already said.
Sinonimai
elaborate (Often used in formal contexts; may imply careful explanation.)
Antonimai
summarize (Means to present only the main points without extra detail.)
Kolokacijos
expand on a point
|expand on an idea
|expand further
Temos
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- Could you expand on what you mean by that?
- She expanded on her earlier remarks during the meeting.
- The author expands on this theme in later chapters.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Please expand on your answer.
- He expanded on his story with more details.
- She expanded on her plan for the trip.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
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IPA
GB/ɪkspˈænd/
US/ɪkspˈænd/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
ex - pand (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pand)
Žodžio formos
Verb
- Base: expand
- 3rd Person Singular: expands
- Present Participle: expanding
- Past: expanded
Žodžių šeima
Forms
expands
verb
expanding
verb
expanded
verb
Core family
expansion
noun B1
expandable
adjective
Related words
expanse
noun B2
expansive
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
contract
verb B1
contraction
noun B1
Posakiai
expand into
1/ɪkspˈænd ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
Start operating in a new area
To start working in a new place or doing new kinds of work.
Pavyzdžiai
- The company plans to expand into South America next year.
- They are expanding into the online market.
expand on
1/ɪkspˈænd ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Give more detail about something
To talk or write more about something by adding more information.
Pavyzdžiai
- The teacher asked him to expand on his answer.
- Can you expand on your reasons for leaving?
expand upon
1/ɪkspˈænd əpˈɑn/
phrasal verb
formal
Give more detail about something (formal)
To talk or write more about something by adding extra details (formal).
Pavyzdžiai
- The report expands upon last year's findings.
- She expanded upon her earlier comments during the conference.