expand
gb/ɪkspˈænd/ us/ɪkspˈænd/
B1
Англійська
~ 2100
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
B1
action
1
Increase size or amount
To make something bigger or more; to grow in size or amount.
Модель уживання:
to expand [something]
Поширена помилка:
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.
Синоніми
enlarge (Focuses more on physical size rather than quantity or scope.)
Антоніми
shrink (Means to become smaller in size, amount, or extent.)
Словосполучення
expand a business
|expand operations
|expand the range
|expand rapidly
|expand capacity
Теми
business
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- We want to expand our shop.
- He will expand the garden next year.
- The school will expand the library.
Дієслово
B1
action
2
Become larger or greater
To get bigger in size, number, or amount.
Модель уживання:
[something] expands
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with 'explode'; 'expand' is gradual increase, not a sudden burst.
Синоніми
grow (A broader term that can refer to physical, abstract, or metaphorical increase.)
Антоніми
contract (Means to become smaller or tighter.)
Словосполучення
gas expands
|metal expands
|population expands
Теми
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Hot air expands as it rises.
- The city's population has expanded rapidly in recent years.
- The metal will expand when heated.
Навчальні приклади
- Hot water expands when it gets hot.
- My town is expanding quickly.
- The balloon expands when you blow air into it.
Дієслово
B2
action
3
Add detail or explanation
To say or write more about something so it is clearer or more complete.
Модель уживання:
to expand on [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use 'explain' instead; 'expand' emphasizes adding more detail to what was already said.
Синоніми
elaborate (Often used in formal contexts; may imply careful explanation.)
Антоніми
summarize (Means to present only the main points without extra detail.)
Словосполучення
expand on a point
|expand on an idea
|expand further
Теми
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Please expand on your answer.
- He expanded on his story with more details.
- She expanded on her plan for the trip.
Граматика
Словникова форма
expand
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈænd/
US/ɪkspˈænd/
Склади й наголос
ex - pand (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pand)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: expand
- 3rd Person Singular: expands
- Present Participle: expanding
- Past: expanded
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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).
Приклади
- The report expands upon last year's findings.
- She expanded upon her earlier comments during the conference.