B1
expand vs extend
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| expandverb/ɪkˈspænd/ | Meaning to become bigger, or to make something bigger in size, number or importance | Goes with expand rapidly | Example The coffee chain plans to expand to fifty new cities next year. |
| extendverb/ɪkˈstend/ | Meaning to make something longer, larger or last for more time | Goes with extend the deadline | Example I need to extend my visa for another three months. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
They borrowed money from the bank to the business.