expanded

Describes something that has been increased in size, volume, quantity, or scope.

ruОписывает что-то, что было увеличено в размере, объёме, количестве или масштабе.esDescribe algo que ha sido aumentado en tamaño, volumen, cantidad o alcance, o que se ha extendido o desarrollado más allá de su estado original.frDécrit quelque chose qui a été agrandi en taille, en volume, en quantité ou en portée, ou qui a été détaillé ou développé plus amplement.deBeschreibt etwas, das in Größe, Umfang, Menge oder Maßstab vergrößert oder ausgeweitet wurde; auch etwas, das ausführlich oder breit dargestellt ist.ptDescreve algo que foi aumentado em tamanho, volume, quantidade ou escala, ou que foi desenvolvido de forma mais ampla e detalhada.zh形容某物在大小、体积、数量或规模上被增大或扩展；也指内容详尽的、展开的。arيصف شيئًا زِيدَ في الحجم أو المقدار أو العدد أو النطاق، ويُستعمل أيضًا للحديث الموسَّع أو المشروح بتفصيل.

1. Increased in size or volume B1 formal

   Made larger or more extensive in scope, area, or capacity.

   • The company has an expanded product line this year.
   • The expanded edition of the book includes new chapters.
   • The city's expanded airport can now handle more flights.

   ruРасширенныйesampliado, expandidofragrandi, élargideErweitertptExpandidozh扩大的arمُوَسَّع

   Synonymes: augmentedenlargedextendedincreasedinflatedstretchedswollen

   Antonymes: compressedconstrictedcontractednarrowedreducedshrunken

2. More detailed or comprehensive B2 formal

   Made more thorough, detailed, or inclusive.

   • The report provides an expanded analysis of the market trends.
   • She gave an expanded explanation of the scientific process.
   • The expanded version of the software includes additional features.

   ruРасширенныйesampliado, más detalladofrplus détaillé ou plus completdeErweitertptAmpliadozh扩展的arمُوَسَّع

   Synonymes: comprehensivedetailedelaboratedenlargedextendedextensiveinclusivethorough

   Antonymes: abridgedbriefcompressedconciselimitednarrowedrestrictedshortened

• more expanded comparative form
• most expanded superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming larger in size, volume, or scope, or to cause something to increase.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по увеличению размера, объёма или масштаба, или для того, чтобы вызвать увеличение чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de aumentar el tamaño, volumen o alcance de algo, o de hacer que algo crezca o se desarrolle; también puede referirse a extenderse o abarcar un área mayor.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'augmenter la taille, le volume ou l'échelle, ou de provoquer une telle augmentation.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung der Vergrößerung von Größe, Umfang oder Ausmaß zu bezeichnen oder um eine Vergrößerung von etwas zu bewirken.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de aumentar o tamanho, o volume ou a escala de algo, ou de fazer com que algo cresça ou se amplie.zh动词，表示使某物的尺寸、体积、范围或规模增大，或指自身变大、扩展。也可表示将事物详细阐述或展开。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على زيادة الحجم أو المساحة أو النطاق أو الكمية، أو على جعل شيء ما يزداد أو يتوسع.

1. Increase in size B1 formal

   To become larger in size, volume, or quantity.

   • The balloon expanded as it was filled with air.
   • The company plans to expand its operations overseas.
   • Metals expand when heated.

   ruРасширятьсяesexpandirfraugmenter de tailledeGrößer werdenptExpandirzh扩大arاتساع الحجم

   Synonymes: balloonbloatdilatedistendenlargegrowincreaseinflateswellwiden

   Antonymes: compresscontractshrink

2. Elaborate or develop B2 formal

   To express something in more detail or to develop an idea further.

   • Could you expand on your proposal?
   • The author expanded the short story into a full novel.
   • She expanded her argument with additional evidence.

   ruРазвиватьesDesarrollar o ampliarfrdévelopper, expliciterdeErläuternptDesenvolverzh展开arالتوسع في الشرح

   Synonymes: amplifydevelopelaborateembellishexpatiateflesh out

   Antonymes: abbreviateabridgecompresscondensecurtailshorten

3. Spread out B1 formal

   To extend or stretch out over a larger area.

   • The city expanded rapidly during the 20th century.
   • The forest expands for miles to the north.
   • His influence expanded beyond his home country.

   ruРасширятьсяesextendersefrétendre (sur une plus grande surface)deSich ausbreitenptEspalhar-sezh扩展arيتوسّع

   Synonymes: extendfan outoutspreadspreadspread outstretchunfoldunfurl

   Antonymes: compresscontractshrink

• expanded past participle
• expanded past simple
• expanding present participle
• expands third person singular