Extent vs. Extend
Difference Between Extent and Extend
Extentnoun
A range of values or locations.
Extendverb
(intransitive) To increase in extent.
Extentnoun
The space, area, volume, etc., to which something extends.
The extent of his knowledge of the language is a few scattered words.Extendverb
(intransitive) To possess a certain extent.
Extentnoun
(computing) A contiguous area of storage in a file system.
Extendverb
(transitive) To cause to increase in extent.
Extentnoun
The valuation of property.
Extendverb
(transitive) To cause to last for a longer period of time.
Extentnoun
(legal) A writ directing the sheriff to seize the property of a debtor, for the recovery of debts of record due to the Crown.
Extendverb
(transitive) To straighten (a limb).
Extentadjective
(obsolete) Extended.
Extendverb
To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply.
to extend sympathy to the sufferingExtentnoun
the point or degree to which something extends;
the extent of the damagethe full extent of the lawto a certain extent she was rightExtendverb
To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions.
Extentnoun
the distance or area or volume over which something extends;
the vast extent of the desertan orchard of considerable extentExtendverb
To value, as lands taken by a writ of extent in satisfaction of a debt; to assign by writ of extent.
Extendverb
(object-oriented programming) Of a class: to be an extension or subtype of, or to be based on, a prototype or a more abstract class.
The classes Person and Dog extend the class Animal.Extendverb
extend in scope or range or area;
The law was extended to all citizenswiden the range of applicationsbroaden your horizonExtend your backyardExtendverb
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point;
Service runs all the way to CranburyHis knowledge doesn't go very farMy memory extends back to my fourth year of lifeThe facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assetsExtendverb
span an interval of distance, space or time;
The war extended over five yearsThe period covered the turn of the centuryMy land extends over the hills on the horizonThis farm covers some 200 acresExtendverb
make available; provide;
extend a loanThe bank offers a good deal on new mortgagesExtendverb
thrust or extend out;
He held out his handpoint a fingerextend a handthe bee exserted its stingExtendverb
reach outward in space;
The awning extends several feet over the sidewalkExtendverb
offer verbally;
extend my greetingsHe offered his sympathyExtendverb
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body;
Stretch your legs!Extend your right arm above your headExtendverb
expand the influence of;
The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continentExtendverb
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer;
We prolonged our stayShe extended her visit by another dayThe meeting was drawn out until midnightExtendverb
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length;
Unfold the newspaperstretch out that piece of clothextend the TV antennaExtendverb
cause to move at full gallop;
Did you gallop the horse just now?Extendverb
open or straighten out; unbend;
Can we extend the legs of this dining table?Extendverb
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity;
He really extended himself when he climbed KilimanjaroDon't strain your mind too muchExtendverb
prolong the time allowed for payment of;
extend the loanExtendverb
continue or extend;
The civil war carried into the neighboring provinceThe disease extended into the remote mountain provincesExtendverb
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance;
stretch the soup by adding some more creamextend the casserole with a little rice
