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extent
/ɪksˈtɛnt/
This word describes the boundary or limit of something, whether that boundary is a physical measurement (like land) or an abstract measurement (like intensity). When used physically, it evokes an image of stretching out across a surface. It is more formal than "size" or "area" and often implies a sense of scale that might be overwhelming or surprising. In abstract contexts, it functions as a gauge for degree. It is frequently used to qualify statements, allowing a speaker to avoid absolute terms by suggesting something is only partially true. This makes it indispensable for nuanced negotiation and academic writing.
Countable when referring to a specific physical measurement or area ('The full extent of the damage was seen'). Uncountable when discussing a degree of agreement or intensity ('To what extent do you agree?').
意味
コロケーション・複合語
to a certain extent
partly, but not completely
to a great extent
mostly; in a significant degree
the full extent of
the complete scale or total amount of something, often something negative
to some extent
to a limited degree
extent of the damage
the physical area or severity of destruction
イディオム・ことわざ
to a certain extent
partly, but not completely
to a great extent
largely; in a significant degree
to some extent
to a moderate degree
to the full extent of the law
using every legal power or penalty available