B1
extend vs extent
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| extentnoun/ɪkˈstent/ | Meaning how large, important or serious something is | Goes with to some extent | Example We don't yet know the full extent of the damage. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The teacher agreed to the deadline by a week.