Words easily confused PART 3

2 years ago

expand - become or make larger or more extensive;  things that are SPREAD OUT ; implies AREA. 
example : The company has been expanding over the last years.


extend -  make larger ;  things that are STRETCHED OUT; implies LENGTH.
example : The examination period extends over two weeks, so we don't have enough time to study. 


extent - the range over which something extends.
example : After the accident, she tried to determine the extent of the damage.