Cool MateEnlarge vs Expand vs Widen
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| Enlarge | Expand | Widen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aussprache | 🇬🇧 //ɪnˈlɑːdʒ//🇺🇸 //ɛnˈlɑrdʒ// | 🇬🇧 //ɪkˈspænd//🇺🇸 //ɪkˈspænd// | 🇬🇧 /["/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 | 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. | The city plans to widen the main road to reduce traffic congestion. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
| Wie häufig | Top 3.000 (häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 3.000 (häufig) |
| CEFR-Niveau | - | B1 | C1 |
| Wortart | 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, greatly, from, into, to, considerably, dramatically, greatly, from, into, to |
| Antonyme | shrink, decrease, diminish | shrink, contract, reduce | 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 '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. | 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 Widen
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Enlarge, Expand und Widen?
Enlarge: To make something bigger. Expand: to make something bigger or more in amount Widen: To make something bigger in size, especially from side to side.
Was ist häufiger: Enlarge, Expand und Widen?
Expand ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.
Was ist anspruchsvoller: Enlarge, Expand 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. Widen: The city plans to widen the main road to reduce traffic congestion.
Kann ich Enlarge, Expand und Widen austauschbar verwenden?
Nicht immer. Enlarge, Expand 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.