Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with extent in American Collocation
extent
noun
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ɪkˈstent/
actual
exact
full
precise
true
The true extent of the computer virus threat is unknown because most infections are not reported to some central body.
The complaints were to a large extent valid. |
To a certain extent I was relieved.
measure extent
ascertain
assess
determine
establish
estimate
examine
explore
gauge
investigate
measure
The research aimed to assess the extent of atmospheric damage by aircraft.
show extent
demonstrate
indicate
reveal
show
A hospital examination revealed the extent of the problem and an emergency operation was scheduled.
limit extent
limit
The overriding aim, then, was to limit the extent of any war.
think extent is less than it really is
underestimate
These figures underestimated the true extent of mental illness amongst young people in prison.
think extent is greater than it really is
overestimate
overstate
It is impossible to overestimate the extent to which language difficulties can influence learning outcomes.