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ex·tent
 extent
- pronunciation:
- ihk
stent
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the degree or amount by which something reaches.
- synonyms:
- breadth, degree, magnitude, range, reach, scope
- similar words:
- amount, area, bulk, depth, dimension, measure, size, span, spread, stretch
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| definition 2: |
the limit in degree, amount, or elaboration to which something reaches.
We were willing to go to that extent in satisfying him.- synonyms:
- end, limit
- similar words:
- all, amount, amplitude, boundary, degree, dimension
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| definition 3: |
something extended or extensive, such as land.
- synonyms:
- area, expanse, span, spread, stretch, sweep
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| related words: |
deal, gamut, length, limit |
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