We thought their shop was a failure, but now they've gotten out from under and even expanded.
Source: tatoeba (22724)
Expanded
/ɛkˈspændɪd/
Synonyms for "expanded" (107 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (22)
Noun(1 words)
biologically more
Strong matches (32)
Noun(4 words)
Verb(16 words)
Adjective(3 words)
Related words (53)
Verb(12 words)
Adjective(2 words)
intensified noun phrasepuffiest
Determiner(13 words)
more chemical sciencemore first-language speakingmore forest ecosystem servicesmore language arts standardsmore math worksheetsmore mayan ruinsmore numeric problemsmore outdoor wateringmore planetary surfacemore sea-habitatmore tort claim limitmore translational energymore waste management system
Noun(9 words)
more community gardensmore completemore developedmore model organism biologymore school community programmore three-digitservice expansionsupersizingunrolling
Adverb(1 words)
more instruction-set
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accelerated, aggrandized, ample, ampliate, amplified.
- Sentence evidence is available for expanded, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "expanded".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "expanded"
Keep "expanded" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "expanded" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "expanded", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "expanded" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesattributecommunicationdocumentation formexplanationgrowthincreasematerial propertyphysical changepropertystructuretextual formvolume change
More specific
18 entriesadded detailadditional examplescapacity growthenlarged editionexpanded abstractexpanded argumentexpanded datasetexpanded discussionexpanded foamexpanded metalexpanded methodologyexpanded resultsextended featuresgas expansionmaterial expansionrange expansion
Showing 16 of 18 words.
Collocations
10 entriesexpanded accessexpanded capabilitiesexpanded capacityexpanded datasetexpanded editionexpanded formexpanded marketexpanded operationsexpanded releaseexpanded scope
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
6 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Our sphere of influence has expanded so much since then.
Source: tatoeba (41727)
The city has rapidly expanded recently.
Source: tatoeba (44805)
The imports from Asian countries have expanded recently.
Source: tatoeba (71854)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "expanded"?
Closest matches include accelerated, aggrandized, ample, ampliate, amplified.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "expanded"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.