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.
It is a display font whose forms are extremely thick, up to the extent of being nearly illegible.
And we -- it does extent all the way up toward Jacksonville, all the way down into West Palm Beach, all the way over to Fort Myers, and northward, almost kind of budging into the pan -- the Big Bend area, almost into the Panhandle, but not quite just yet.
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.
It is an Extended Family Tree - showing all the collateral branches of a family, i.e. all the descendants.
Construction here would include offices, retail and hotels with the objective of integrating the docklands with the city centre and extending its functions to the east.
