What is another word for extent?

Pronunciation: [ɛkstˈɛnt] (IPA)

Extent is a word that refers to the range, degree or magnitude of something. It is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, from a physical distance to the scope of an idea. Some synonyms of extent that can be used to convey a similar meaning include range, scope, magnitude, size, dimension, breadth, width, length, reach, scale, and depth. These words can help to communicate the size and scale of something, or the degree to which it covers an area or affects a situation. Choosing the right synonym can help to convey a more accurate and precise meaning in your writing or communication.

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What are the hypernyms for Extent?

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What are the hyponyms for Extent?

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What are the opposite words for extent?

Extent means the reach, magnitude or scope of something. However, when talking about antonyms, we can consider words that refer to the opposite, such as limitation or cessation. While extent suggests a broad or unlimited measure, limitation conveys a constricted measure, indicating a boundary or restraint. Similarly, cessation refers to the complete stop of something or its limitation. Another antonym for extent is confinement that indicates restriction or confinement in a limited space. Thus, the opposite of a wide extent may be a limited or confined extent, indicating that something has a more restricted scope, scale or magnitude.

What are the antonyms for Extent?

  • adj.

    noun
  • n.

    limitation
    • in junction
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    • in junctions
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    • in-junction
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    • in-junctions
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    • inhibition
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    • re striction
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    • re strictions
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    • re-striction
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    • re-strictions
    • .
    restraint, disadvantage

Usage examples for Extent

Fully one third of the country, as we were assured, is covered with woods, some of which seemed almost endless in extent.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Ship-building is carried on here to a considerable extent.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
The first step is to ascertain what is fact,-the real extent of the misfortune.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Extent

  • The utmost extent of man's knowledge, is to know that he knows nothing.
    Joseph Addison
  • I didn't say I wouldn't go into ghetto areas. I've been in many of them and to some extent I would say this; if you've seen one city slum, you've seen them all.
    Spiro T. Agnew
  • I've been in many of them and to some extent I would have to say this; if you've seen one city slum you've seen them all.
    Spiro T. Agnew
  • To one extent, if you've seen one city slum, you've seen them all.
    Spiro T. Agnew
  • To the extent that I considered the personal burden of harming the people who had trusted me, plus the Agency, or the United States, I wasn't processing that.
    Aldrich Ames

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