extent

Intermediate

/ɪkˈstent/

noun
area or length; amount

extent in a sentence

  • “That’s true, to a certain extent.”
  • “We don't yet know the extent of his injuries (= how bad his injuries are).”
  • “From the top of the Empire State Building, you can see the full extent of Manhattan (= the area it covers).”
  • “Rosie's teacher was impressed by the extent of her knowledge (= how much she knew).”

What does “extent” mean?

extent (noun) means area or length; amount. It is pronounced /ɪkˈstent/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "extent" mean?
extent (noun) means: area or length; amount
How do you pronounce "extent"?
"extent" is pronounced /ɪkˈstent/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "extent" in a sentence?
Here is "extent" used in a sentence: That’s true, to a certain extent.

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