expanded
word · lemma: expand
Definition
Made larger in size, number, or amount; increased beyond the original limits.
Usage & Nuances
'Expanded' is mainly used in formal or descriptive contexts to show that something grew or increased. Common with abstract nouns ('expanded knowledge', 'expanded business'). Do not confuse with 'exploded'. Often used in passive ('was expanded').
Spanish: expandido - ampliadoPortuguese (BR): expandido - ampliadoPortuguese (PT): expandido - ampliadoChinese (Simplified): 扩展的 - 扩大的Chinese (Traditional): 擴展的 - 擴大的Hindi: विस्तारित - फैलाया गयाArabic: موسع - ممتدBengali: বিস্তৃত - প্রসারিতRussian: расширенный - увеличенныйJapanese: 拡大した - 拡張されたVietnamese: được mở rộng - được phát triểnKorean: 확장된 - 늘어난Turkish: genişletilmiş - büyütülmüşUrdu: وسیع کیا گیا - پھیلایا گیاIndonesian: yang diperluas - yang berkembang
Example Sentences
The company expanded its office last year.
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Her knowledge expanded after she traveled abroad.
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The balloon expanded as it filled with air.
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Their services have expanded to cover more cities this year.
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After the update, the app's features have really expanded.
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My perspective really expanded after I talked with people from different backgrounds.
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