CEFR B1

extent

noun

Meaning

The range or scope of something.

Examples

To what extent will this policy affect our daily lives?
Her knowledge of the subject is impressive, but not to the extent of being an expert.

Synonyms: degree, range, scope, magnitude

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extent (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɛnt/

Definition

The range or scope of something.

Examples

To what extent will this policy affect our daily lives?
Her knowledge of the subject is impressive, but not to the extent of being an expert.
The full extent of the problem became apparent only after a thorough investigation.

How to Use extent

to the extent that (prepositional phrase): To such a degree or limit that. — "He was praised to the extent that he was offered a promotion."
extent of (prepositional phrase): The range or scope of something. — "We are still assessing the extent of the damage."

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