in extent

Frequency: 6.04.1 per million words

used to specify the size or area

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Examples (10)

  • The park is about 20 acres in extent.
  • The forest covers 500 square kilometers in extent.
  • The desert is vast in extent, stretching for hundreds of miles.
  • The lake is approximately 15 miles in extent from north to south.
  • At its peak, the empire was enormous in extent.
  • The damage is limited in extent to the northern districts.
  • The ranch is considerable in extent, covering thousands of acres.
  • The flood zone is extensive in extent, affecting multiple counties.
  • The nature reserve is modest in extent but rich in biodiversity.
  • The agricultural land is impressive in extent, spanning several valleys.