What is another word for expanded?

Pronunciation: [ɛkspˈandɪd] (IPA)

Expanded is a word that is often used to describe something that has been increased or enlarged, but there are many other synonyms that can be used in its place. Some alternatives include broadened, extended, amplified, magnified, stretched, bloated, inflated, widened, developed, grown, and augmented. Each of these words can be used to convey the idea that something has been enlarged or increased in some way, and they can be used in a variety of contexts. Whether describing a company's growth, a person's knowledge or a product's features, there are many different ways to say that something has been expanded.

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What are the hypernyms for Expanded?

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What are the opposite words for expanded?

Antonyms, which are the opposite of a word, for the word "expanded" would be "contracted," "compressed," "limited," or "reduced." When something is expanded, it means that it has become larger in size, volume, or scope. However, when something is contracted, it means that it has become smaller in size, or something has been reduced. Compressed means that something has been forced into a smaller space or volume. Limited indicates that something is restricted or restrained, while reduced means something has been decreased in quantity, size or amount. Knowing the antonyms of a word can help in providing a deeper understanding of its meaning and usage in various contexts.

Usage examples for Expanded

And as the Psalmist pondered on them, they expanded strangely for his perception.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
He had now reached a more expanded part of the valley; he sat down beside a small shed which had formerly served as shelter to the workmen of a quarry.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse
Farm conditions improved during the World War I years when the cries of "Feed the World" expanded markets and expectations.
"Frying Pan Farm"
Elizabeth Brown Pryor

Famous quotes with Expanded

  • We changed the names of our technical schools to colleges, we expanded the eligibility for HOPE scholarships for technical training, and we added some formula funding.
    Roy Barnes
  • I came into a strong organization, and I hope I strengthened it more and expanded its capacity to deal with some of the challenges that might not have seemed as great 10 years ago, such as H.I.V., AIDS and children affected by war.
    Carol Bellamy
  • The Laboratory for Radioactivity consisted of only two rooms at the time; at a later date, when tests of radioactive substances became more extensive, it expanded into four rooms.
    Walther Bothe
  • Because capitalist society has expanded the productive forces so enormously, the social conditions under which it arose lag behind and become fetters holding back the further growth of productive forces.
    Earl Browder
  • Broadway has changed tremendously from the early days when the shows were referred to as musical comedies. Musical Theater is now a more expanded art form. Back then, singer/actors were not the norm. From the 60's to now, it is necessary to do it all to be a consummate Broadway performer.
    Betty Buckley

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