Definitions
- Referring to the degree or scope of something. - Talking about the range or magnitude of something. - Describing the amount or size of something.
- Referring to the distance or length that can be covered by a person or object. - Talking about the ability to access or attain something. - Describing the range or scope of influence or impact.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the scope or range of something.
- 2Both can be used to describe the size or magnitude of something.
- 3Both can be used in a figurative sense to describe influence or impact.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Extent is typically used to describe the degree or magnitude of something, while reach is more commonly used to describe distance or accessibility.
- 2Physicality: Reach has a physical connotation, while extent does not necessarily imply physicality.
- 3Directionality: Reach implies a direction or goal, while extent does not necessarily have a specific direction or goal.
- 4Context: Extent is often used in academic or technical contexts, while reach is more versatile and can be used in a variety of contexts.
- 5Connotation: Extent can connote a neutral or objective tone, while reach can connote a more active or dynamic tone.
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Remember this!
Extent and reach are synonyms that both refer to the scope or range of something. However, extent is typically used to describe the degree or magnitude of something, while reach is more commonly used to describe distance or accessibility. Additionally, reach has a physical connotation and implies a direction or goal, while extent does not necessarily have a specific direction or goal.
