American Dictionary
Definition extent in American English
extent
noun
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noun
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
/ɪkˈstent/
1
the size and importance of a problem or situation
Example
The government underestimated the extent of the contamination.
Synonyms and related words
Example
The extent to which your diet is successful depends on your willpower.
Example
almost an acre in extent
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