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How to Use "Extent" with Example Sentences
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extent
(n):
the size, importance, or seriousness of something
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Used with adjectives:
"
The
full
extent
of the damage is unknown.
"
(full, overall, actual, true)
"
They pushed the technology to its
maximum
extent
.
"
(maximum, greatest)
Used with verbs:
"
They
are examining
the
extent
of the changes.
"
(be + examining, be + considering, be + exploring, be + investigating)
"
The Red Cross
is assessing
the
extent
of the disaster.
"
(be + assessing, be + calculating, be + evaluating, be + judging, be + measuring)
"
He needs to
determine
the
extent
of the problem.
"
(determine, establish, identify)
"
We do not yet
know
the
extent
of the damages.
"
(know, understand)
"
This example
illustrates
the
extent
of the findings.
"
(illustrates, indicates, shows, demonstrates, clarifies, explains)
"
They tried to
exaggerate
the
extent
of their losses.
"
(exaggerate, overstate)
"
He tried to
conceal
the
extent
of the problem.
"
(conceal, limit, reduce, downplay, hide)
Used with prepositions:
"
He relied on his family
to
a great
extent
.
"
(to)
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