extent
Meaning
The extent of something refers to the range, degree, or scope to which it exists or is experienced.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "extent" with "intensity"; they refer to different concepts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
Mark
returned
home
after
a
long
day
,
he
looked
around
the
living
room
and
felt
surprised
by
how
messy
it
had
become
.
He
did
not
plan
to
throw
anything
away
,
but
he
wanted
to
understand
the
extent
of
the
problem
before
starting
.
First
he
made
three
piles
for
things
to
keep
,
to
donate
,
and
to
recycle
,
and
this
simple
plan
made
the
task
feel
easier
.
By
the
evening
the
room
was
cleaner
,
and
he
realized
that
a
small
effort
each
week
would
stop
the
mess
from
building
up
again
.
Common Phrases
to a large extent
to some extent
the extent of
Synonyms
Related Words
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