Extent vs. Extend

Extent vs. Extend — Is There a Difference?
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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.

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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 suffering
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Extentnoun

the point or degree to which something extends;

the extent of the damagethe full extent of the lawto a certain extent she was right

Extendverb

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 extent

Extendverb

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 backyard

Extendverb

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 assets

Extendverb

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 acres

Extendverb

make available; provide;

extend a loanThe bank offers a good deal on new mortgages

Extendverb

thrust or extend out;

He held out his handpoint a fingerextend a handthe bee exserted its sting

Extendverb

reach outward in space;

The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk

Extendverb

offer verbally;

extend my greetingsHe offered his sympathy

Extendverb

extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body;

Stretch your legs!Extend your right arm above your head

Extendverb

expand the influence of;

The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent

Extendverb

lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer;

We prolonged our stayShe extended her visit by another dayThe meeting was drawn out until midnight

Extendverb

extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length;

Unfold the newspaperstretch out that piece of clothextend the TV antenna

Extendverb

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 much

Extendverb

prolong the time allowed for payment of;

extend the loan

Extendverb

continue or extend;

The civil war carried into the neighboring provinceThe disease extended into the remote mountain provinces

Extendverb

increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance;

stretch the soup by adding some more creamextend the casserole with a little rice