expanding
Aussprache: [ɪkˈspændɪŋ]
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Kontext: „growth“
(verb) to make something bigger or to increase in size, amount, or number. It's like when you blow up a balloon and it gets larger.
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The company is expanding its services to reach more customers.
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The tree stopped expanding in size because it ran out of space.
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What new areas are you planning on expanding into next year?
Kontext: „knowledge or ideas“
(verb) to add more information or details, usually to improve understanding. It’s like when you learn new facts about a topic to understand it better.
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She is expanding her knowledge by reading many books.
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He isn’t expanding his ideas; he is sticking to the same few thoughts.
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How can I expand my understanding of this subject?
Kontext: „space or area“
(verb) to increase the space available or to spread out. Think of it as a classroom getting bigger to fit more students.
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The city is expanding to accommodate more people and businesses.
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The garden isn't expanding because there isn't enough sunlight.
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What areas of the park are you planning on expanding?
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