In extent and to extent are generally nonstandard in modern English. English normally uses to some extent, to a great extent, or in extent only after a measurement adjective.
Use phrases such as to some extent or to a large extent. In extent is rare and mainly appears after adjectives like equal in extent. To extent without a determiner is incorrect.
These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.
Use to some extent to mean partly or moderately.
Use this phrase for strong influence or effect.
In extent can follow certain adjectives in formal descriptions.
The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.
Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.
Extent usually needs some, a certain, a great, or another modifier.
✕ I agree to extent. ✓ I agree to some extent.In extent usually follows an adjective.
✕ The project failed in extent. ✓ The project failed to a great extent.Extent is a noun, while extend is a verb.
✕ We extent the deadline. ✓ We extend the deadline.Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
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No. Standard English uses to some extent, to a certain extent, or similar phrases.
Yes, but mainly in formal descriptions after adjectives such as similar, equal, or vast.
To some extent is one of the most widely used expressions with extent.
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