Cool MateExtent
UK /["/ɪkˈstent/"]/US /["/ɪkˈstent/"]/
Definition
how large, important, serious, etc. something is
In simple words: The degree or amount of something.
Examples
- The extent of the damage was greater than we initially thought.
- To a large extent, the success of the project relies on teamwork.
- The extent of his influence in the company is widely recognized.
- We need to assess the extent of the changes made to the original plan.
- She explained the extent to which the policy affects employees.
Usage notes
Use 'extent' in formal or written contexts when discussing levels or degrees. It's less common in everyday speech.
Grammar pattern
extent + of + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'extent' as 'extend' – imagining pulling something out to see how far it goes.
Collocations
- full
- greatest
- maximum
- reach
- see
- consider
- in extent
- to an extent
- to a…extent
- at something’s greatest extent
- to a considerable extent
- to a great extent
- full
- greatest
- maximum
- reach
- see
- consider
- in extent
- to an extent
- to a…extent
- at something’s greatest extent
- to a considerable extent
- to a great extent
Synonyms
- degree
- range
- scope
- magnitude
- size
Antonyms
- limited
- minimal
- modest
Common mistakes
- Using 'extent' as a verb rather than a noun.
- Confusing 'extent' with 'extent of' when referring to limits or boundaries.
- Overusing 'extent' when a simpler term like 'amount' would be clearer.