Definition

The amount or degree to which something exists or is present; the range or area covered by something.

Example

The extent of the damage from the storm was much greater than we initially thought.

Conversation

Did you know the extent of that park is huge?

Really? I didn't think it was that big.

Yeah, it's actually one of the largest in the city.

That's awesome! I should check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Extent → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "tendere" (meaning to stretch). The word "extent" refers to the area or range that stretches out from a certain point.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'stretches out' ('tendere') from a point — 'ex-' means out, and that's how we understand the range or area of something.

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