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extent

Definition

noun: the range, distance, or space that is covered or affected by something or included in something
noun: valuation (as of land) in Great Britain especially for taxation
used to indicate the degree to which something exists, happens, or is true
synonyms: extended, compass, bulk

Examples

He was fearful 'to the extent that' he refused to leave his house. [=he was so fearful that he refused to leave his house]
This new tax affects everyone 'to a greater or lesser extent'. [=it affects some people more than it does other people]
He studied only 'to the extent that' was required to pass the exam. [=he studied just enough to pass the exam]

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Movie quotes

(..) _ _ _ _ _ That's about the extent of my Valyrian. Thank you for travelling all this way. I know from personal experience how uncomfortable the journey can be. (..)
2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Door Season: 6 Episode 5