Cool MateEnlarge vs Expand vs Increase vs Widen
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Enlarge
Top 3.000 (häufig)
Expand
Top 2.000 (häufig)B1verb
Increase
Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2verb
Widen
Top 3.000 (häufig)C1verb
Am häufigsten: Increase
| Enlarge | Expand | Increase | Widen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aussprache | 🇬🇧 //ɪnˈlɑːdʒ//🇺🇸 //ɛnˈlɑrdʒ// | 🇬🇧 //ɪkˈspænd//🇺🇸 //ɪkˈspænd// | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkriːs/","/ɪnˈkriːsɪz/","/ɪnˈkriːst/","/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkriːs/","/ɪnˈkriːsɪz/","/ɪnˈkriːst/","/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈwaɪdn/","/ˈwaɪdnz/","/ˈwaɪdnd/","/ˈwaɪdnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈwaɪdn/","/ˈwaɪdnz/","/ˈwaɪdnd/","/ˈwaɪdnɪŋ/"]/ |
| Bedeutung | Etwas größer machen.To make something bigger. | to make something bigger or more in amountto make something bigger or more in amount | Etwas größer machen in Menge oder Größe.To make something larger in amount or size. | To make something bigger in size, especially from side to side. |
| Beispiel | The scientist wanted to enlarge the sample for better analysis. | The company plans to expand its operations into new markets. | We need to increase our budget for the project. | The city plans to widen the main road to reduce traffic congestion. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
| Wie häufig | Top 3.000 (häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) | Top 3.000 (häufig) |
| CEFR-Niveau | - | B1 | A2 | C1 |
| Wortart | verb | verb | verb | |
| Kollokationen | enlarge an image, enlarge a space, enlarge a photograph, enlarge a product, enlarge one's understanding | expand a business, expand horizons, expand your mind, expand on an idea, expand the service | considerably, dramatically, drastically, be expected to, be likely to, by, from, in | considerably, dramatically, greatly, from, into, to, considerably, dramatically, greatly, from, into, to |
| Antonyme | shrink, decrease, diminish | shrink, contract, reduce | decrease, reduce, diminish | narrow, constrict |
| Häufige Fehler | Confused with 'expand'; 'enlarge' is specific to size., Using 'enlarge' without an object, which is often incorrect. | Confusing 'expand' with 'extend', which refers to prolonging something rather than making it larger., Using 'expand' without an object (e.g., 'expand' instead of 'expand it')., Incorrectly using 'expand' in situations where 'grow' or 'increase' is more appropriate. | Using 'increases' as a noun instead of a verb., Confusing 'increase' with 'decrease' which has the opposite meaning., Incorrectly forming the past tense as 'increased' when it should be 'increased' without a change. | Using 'widden' instead of 'widen'., Confusing 'widen' with 'widened' when speaking about the past., Mixing up 'widen' with 'broaden'. |
| Hinweise zur Verwendung | Kann sowohl in formellen als auch in informellen Kontexten verwendet werden. Häufig in Diskussionen über Bilder, Räume oder physische Objekte. In der lockeren Sprache vermeiden, wenn einfachere Wörter wie 'größer machen' verfügbar sind.Use in both formal and informal contexts. Common in discussions about images, spaces, or physical objects. Avoid in casual speech if simpler words like 'make bigger' are available. | Use 'expand' for increasing size, numbers, or range. It's appropriate in academic or formal contexts but can also be used informally. Avoid using it in contexts where the meaning is of a steady state rather than change.Use 'expand' for increasing size, numbers, or range. It's appropriate in academic or formal contexts but can also be used informally. Avoid using it in contexts where the meaning is of a steady state rather than change. | Verwenden Sie 'increase' in Kontexten, die Wachstum, Verbesserung oder Steigerung beinhalten. Es ist sowohl für gesprochenes als auch für geschriebenes Englisch geeignet, aber vermeiden Sie es in übermäßig lockeren Gesprächen, wo einfachere Wörter wie 'go up' (steigen) bevorzugt werden könnten.Use 'increase' in contexts involving growth, improvement, or enhancement. It is appropriate for both spoken and written English, but avoid in overly casual conversations where simpler words like 'go up' might be preferred. | Use 'widen' in general contexts like architecture or personal experiences (e.g., widen your perspective). Avoid in very informal conversations. |
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Häufige Fragen: Enlarge vs Expand vs Increase vs Widen
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Enlarge, Expand, Increase und Widen?
Enlarge: To make something bigger. Expand: to make something bigger or more in amount Increase: To make something larger in amount or size. Widen: To make something bigger in size, especially from side to side.
Was ist häufiger: Enlarge, Expand, Increase und Widen?
Increase ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.
Was ist anspruchsvoller: Enlarge, Expand, Increase und Widen?
Widen ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.
Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?
Enlarge: The scientist wanted to enlarge the sample for better analysis. Expand: The company plans to expand its operations into new markets. Increase: We need to increase our budget for the project. Widen: The city plans to widen the main road to reduce traffic congestion.
Kann ich Enlarge, Expand, Increase und Widen austauschbar verwenden?
Nicht immer. Enlarge, Expand, Increase und Widen sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.