Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspændɪd/
noun none
A1 The teacher used an expanded version of the story to help the students understand better.
A2 The expanded edition of the book includes additional chapters and illustrations.
B1 The company's expanded product line was well-received by customers.
B2 The expanded infrastructure allowed for more efficient transportation of goods.
C1 The expanded research project required additional funding and resources.
C2 The expanded scope of the project led to significant advancements in the field.
verb to increase in size, volume, quantity, or scope
A1 The balloon expanded as we filled it with air.
A2 The company expanded its operations to include international markets.
B1 The city's population has expanded rapidly in recent years.
B2 The business decided to expand its product line to attract more customers.
C1 The artist's work has expanded in scope and complexity over the years.
C2 The organization has successfully expanded its reach to global markets.
adjective stretched out or spread out
A1 The children's book has an expanded version with more illustrations.
A2 The company expanded its product line to include more options for customers.
B1 The restaurant expanded its seating area to accommodate more guests.
B2 The expanded edition of the novel includes bonus content and author commentary.
C1 The city's infrastructure has been expanded to support the growing population.
C2 The research team's findings have expanded our understanding of the topic.
adverb none
A1 The balloon expanded slowly as more air was pumped into it.
A2 She expanded her business by opening a new store in a different city.
B1 The company's market share expanded significantly after the new product launch.
B2 The city's population expanded rapidly due to an influx of immigrants.
C1 The company's global presence expanded exponentially with the acquisition of several international companies.
C2 The artist's portfolio expanded to include a wide range of mediums and styles over the years.
pronoun none
A1 The balloon expanded as it filled with air.
A2 The company expanded its operations to include international markets.
B1 The city's population expanded rapidly due to an influx of immigrants.
B2 The business owner decided to expanded their product line to attract more customers.
C1 The artist's portfolio has expanded to include a wide range of mediums and styles.
C2 The author's influence in the literary world has expanded significantly over the years.
preposition none
A1 The cat expanded its territory beyond the garden.
A2 She expanded her knowledge by reading books on different subjects.
B1 The company expanded its operations to include international markets.
B2 The city's population has expanded rapidly in recent years.
C1 The artist's work has expanded in scope and complexity over time.
C2 The organization has expanded its reach to serve communities around the world.
conjunction none
A1 I wanted to buy a new book, but I couldn't find one that interested me.
A2 I went to the store to buy groceries, but I ended up getting distracted by all the sales.
B1 I planned to go for a run in the morning, but the weather was too rainy and cold.
B2 I intended to start studying for my exams early, but I got caught up in other activities.
C1 I had every intention of finishing my project on time, but unexpected challenges arose.
C2 I had meticulously planned out my vacation, but unforeseen circumstances caused me to change my itinerary.
interjection none
A1 Expanded! That was a surprise.
A2 Expanded! I can't believe how big it got.
B1 Expanded! The company's operations have grown significantly.
B2 Expanded! The project scope has increased beyond our initial expectations.
C1 Expanded! The research findings have broadened our understanding of the topic.
C2 Expanded! The artist's portfolio has evolved and diversified over the years.
article none
A1 The balloon expanded as more air was blown into it.
A2 The company expanded its operations to include international markets.
B1 The city's population expanded rapidly due to an influx of new residents.
B2 The business owner decided to expanded the product line to attract more customers.
C1 The author's expanded edition of the book included additional chapters and content.
C2 The artist's work expanded in complexity and depth as he gained more experience.
formal The company expanded its operations to include international markets.
informal We decided to expand our product line to reach more customers.
slang Our business really blew up after we expanded to online sales.
figurative Her mind expanded as she learned about different cultures and perspectives.
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