Definitions and Examples of expanded, enlarged, extended
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Made larger or more extensive.
Example
The company expanded its operations to include international markets.
Made bigger in size or scope.
Example
The architect enlarged the living room by removing a wall.
Made longer in time or distance.
Example
The family took an extended vacation to Europe.
Key Differences: expanded vs enlarged vs extended
- 1Expanded refers to making something larger or more extensive, while contracted refers to making something smaller or tighter.
- 2Enlarged refers to making something bigger in size or scope, while contracted refers to making something smaller or tighter.
- 3Extended refers to making something longer in time or distance, while contracted refers to making something smaller or tighter.
Effective Usage of expanded, enlarged, extended
- 1Business: Use expanded to describe business growth or market reach.
- 2Architecture: Use enlarged to describe changes in building size or scope.
- 3Time: Use extended to describe a longer period of time or distance.
- 4Medical: Use contracted to describe a reduction in size or volume of an organ or tissue.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of contracted are expanded, enlarged, and extended. These words have different meanings but all convey the opposite of contracted. Use these words in different contexts such as business, architecture, time, and medical to describe growth, changes, time, and reduction respectively.
