expanded (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspændɪd/
Definition
Made larger in size, volume, or scope.
Examples
The balloon expanded as more air was pumped into it.
After the merger, the company's workforce expanded significantly.
His knowledge of the subject expanded greatly after reading the book.
How to Use expanded
- expand into (prepositional phrase)
- To grow or develop into a larger or more complex form or area. — "The small startup eventually expanded into a multinational corporation."
- expand on (prepositional phrase)
- To provide more details or information about something. — "Could you expand on your reasons for this decision?"
- expand to (prepositional phrase)
- To grow or extend to a particular size, scope, or area. — "The city has expanded to the north and west."
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