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ex·tent

extent

pronunciation:
ihk stent
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part of speech: 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
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
definition 3: something extended or extensive, such as land.
synonyms:
area, expanse, span, spread, stretch, sweep
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