Expanding
/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
Definitions
To increase in size, volume, quantity, or scope.
/ɪkˈspænd/
To become or make larger or more extensive.
The company plans to expand its customer base.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite toy is getting bigger and bigger. That's like expanding! Like when you open your arms wider.
👶 For kids: To get bigger.
More Examples
The universe continues to expand.
His knowledge of history is constantly expanding.
How It's Used
"The company is expanding its operations overseas."
"The universe is thought to be constantly expanding."
"She is expanding her knowledge by reading various books."
Idioms & expressions
expand on
To provide more details or information about something.
"Could you expand on your previous statement?"
From Latin *expandere* 'to spread out,' from *ex-* 'out' + *pandere* 'to spread'.
The word 'expand' has been used since the 17th century to describe the act of extending or increasing in size or scope.
Memory tip
Think of a balloon: as you blow air into it, it expands.