Synonyms for

Extent

Verb / ɪˈkstent / Another word for extent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the degree or scope of something

Synonyms & similar words

range scope magnitude size breadth dimension proportion degree level volume measure extent amount quantity intensity severity importance significance consequence impact

Synonyms by register

Formal

degree magnitude scope measure

Informal

how much how far size

Literary

compass reach

Antonyms

limitation restriction boundary limit scope confine

Common collocations

  • to a certain extent
  • to some extent
  • to a large extent
  • to the full extent
  • to what extent
  • the full extent
  • great extent
  • limited extent

Word family

noun extent
adjective extensive
adverb extensively

Usage note

Often used with 'to' to indicate degree, such as 'to a certain extent'. Avoid using 'extent' as a verb.

Example sentences

  1. I don't know the extent of the damage done to the car.
  2. The extent of my knowledge on the subject is limited.
  3. The extent of the forest fire is still unknown.
  4. The extent of my excitement about the party is huge!
  5. I can't believe the extent of the teacher's patience with the kids.

Quotes

  • The extent of your consciousness is limited only by your ability to love and to embrace with your love the space around you, and all it contains.
  • The extent of one man's guilt may be defined by how much of it is experienced by the party he injured.
  • The extent of one's courage is the length of his tether.

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