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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