Extent

/ɪkˈstɛnt/

Synonyms for "extent" (287 found)

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Closest matches (58)

Determiner(1 words)
a wide range
Noun(23 words)
amountamount ofamounts toamplitudesareasattainmentbreadthbreadthscompassescorruptionscultural revolution impactdegreedegree of cultural lossdegree of deviancedegree of disorganizationdegree of frenchnessdegree of lawlessnessdegree of primitivenessdegree of unpredictabilitydegree word
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degreesdelegated authoritydiffer greatly
Adjective(2 words)
brobdingnagiancomprehensive scope

Strong matches (86)

Noun(32 words)
dimsdisseminationdistancesdutch maatexpanseexpansesextensionextensivenessgamutgamutsgas volumegeometric measureimmensitiesin magnitude termsitalian spaziol symbollenlength measuredlength valuelevel
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level of excitementlevel of governmentlevel of irrationalitylongitudinalitymagnitude and directionmagnitude of applied forcemagnitude of forcemagnitude of quantitymagnitude of resultantmagnitude onlymagnitude wordmagnitudes
Adjective(4 words)
evaluated magnitudefrench mesurergalician espazogeometric quantity
Verb(1 words)
give space
Preposition(1 words)
in size

Related words (143)

Adjective(3 words)
mathematical measurescalar quantityvast region
Noun(55 words)
measuremeasure effortmeasure energymeasure lengthmeasure ofmeasure of randomnessmilemore distance forcemuchnessof sizeoutreachingoutspreadoutstretchesportuguese intervaloquantity ofrangerange examplerange valuerangesranging
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reachreachingscale conceptscathescopescope adjectivescope of analysisscope of authorityscopesscopinesssisesizesize adjectivesizeabilitysomethingsspace the desksspace the testsspanspanningspansspread acrossspread outspreedsubstance quantityswathessweepingsystem sizesystem-wide rollouttotal spacevastnessvastsvolume ofvolumeswide reachwidths
Determiner(2 words)
more physical quantitythe distance
Verb(1 words)
Preposition(1 words)
to a degree
Adverb(1 words)
to some extent

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: a wide range, acreage, aesthetic distance, ambit, amount.
  • Sentence evidence is available for extent, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.

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 "extent".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "extent"

Keep "extent" 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 "extent" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

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3. Re-read context

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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 "extent", 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 "extent" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

11 entries

More specific

8 entries
antenna lengtharm reacheconomic extentfull extentgeographic extentpartial extentphysical extenttemporal extent

Collocations

6 entries
extent of damageextent of influencegeographic extentgreat extentlarge extenttemporal extent

Inflections

1 entries

Derivations

6 entries

Sample sentences

18 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

I accept what you say to some extent.

Source: tatoeba (17207)

Foreigners complain that it is difficult to get to know Japanese people. To some extent this may be true.

Source: tatoeba (21881)

We often fail to realize the extent to which we depend on others.

Source: tatoeba (23229)

We could see the full extent of the park from the hotel.

Source: tatoeba (33395)

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Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "extent"?

Closest matches include a wide range, acreage, aesthetic distance, ambit, amount.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "extent"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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