extent
gb/ɪkstˈɛnt/ us/ɪkstˈɛnt/
B1
Ingles
~ 1100
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B1
quantity
1
degree or scope of something
How much or how far something goes or happens.
Padron ng paggamit:
the extent of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'extent' with 'extend'. 'Extent' is a noun meaning 'degree', while 'extend' is a verb meaning 'to make longer'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
degree (Often interchangeable, but 'degree' can suggest a measurable level in more formal or technical contexts.)
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scope ('Scope' can imply breadth of activity or influence rather than just amount.)
Mga kasalungat
insignificance (Refers to something so small or unimportant that its extent is negligible.)
Mga kolokasyon
to a great extent
|the full extent
|extent of damage
|extent of the problem
|to some extent
Mga tema
measurement
|description
|general
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The extent of the flooding was worse than expected.
- We don't yet know the full extent of the damage.
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- We don't know the extent of the fire.
- The extent of the problem is big.
- I like this job to some extent.
- They showed me the full extent of the plan.
- The extent of his help was amazing.
Pangngalan
technical
B2
quantity
2
physical area covered
The amount of space an area covers.
Padron ng paggamit:
the extent of [area/land/territory]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may use 'extent' instead of 'area' in casual conversation, which can sound overly formal outside technical or descriptive contexts.
Mga kasingkahulugan
area (A direct synonym in spatial contexts; more common in everyday speech.)
Mga kasalungat
point (A location without measurable area.)
Mga kolokasyon
land extent
|extent of territory
|forest extent
Mga tema
geography
|measurement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The desert's extent is larger than many countries.
- They measured the extent of the forest.
- Satellite images show the full extent of the ice sheet.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The forest has a big extent.
- We saw the full extent of the lake.
- The desert's extent is very large.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
extent
IPA
GB/ɪkstˈɛnt/
US/ɪkstˈɛnt/
Mga pantig at diin
ex - tent (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tent)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: extent
- Plural: extent, extents
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
extents
noun
Core family
Related words
extended
adjective
extendable
adjective
Advanced or less common
extensible
adjective
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- I agree with you to some extent.
- The plan worked, to some extent.