extent vs extend
Definitions
noun
- the distance or area or volume over which something extends
- the point or degree to which something extends
Examples
At the extent of about 1/3 of the center of emission rim, the stimulated field density varies a little, can be basically considered as uniform field.
_ When a scirrhus affects any gland of no great extent or sensibility, it is, after a long period of time, liable to suppurate without inducing fever, like the indolent tumors of the conglobate or lymphatic glands above mentioned; whence collections of matter are often found after death both in men and other animals; as in the liver of swine, which have been fed with the grounds of fermented mixtures in the distilleries.
Their vices and their virtues and their music, and their greed and their fairyism and their militarism, all seem to have been roasted in a hurry, and to contain, like red meat, the natural juices to an extent that seems to us excessive.
Definitions
verb
- open or straighten out; unbend
- lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
- continue or extend
- offer verbally
- use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
Examples
The extended period of damage was probably brought on by the cool/wet growing conditions.
The company raised €10 million in May, but decided to extend the round after it was oversubscribed by potential investors.
It is an Extended Family Tree - showing all the collateral branches of a family, i.e. all the descendants.
