Used in a Sentence

expanded

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for expanded.

Editorial note

Years of neglect meant that when Facebook finally expanded into those regions, it didn't really stand a chance.

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Quick take

increased in extent or size or bulk or scope

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of expanded gathered in one view.

adjective

increased in extent or size or bulk or scope

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for expanded.

Example sentences

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Years of neglect meant that when Facebook finally expanded into those regions, it didn't really stand a chance.

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Some of them are natural islands that have been artificially expanded to support a military presence.

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Being largely unmoderated, it became flooded with garbage as the reach of the Internet expanded.

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By making on-demand transportation viable in way more places, Uber has definitely expanded the market.

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The internet has only expanded, to include different types of content and different communities.

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If those expanded to the western market, they could cause quite the hurly-burly.

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Is this dodgy accounting, grey market taxi services previously (understating size of market) or has uber genuinely expanded the market by reducing friction?

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They could have an expanded version with more details, which satisfies both goals.

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For example, in dollar terms Sweden's economy hasn't expanded since about 2007.

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Governments have expanded in order to better serve private wealthy interests.

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Since credit card debt has expanded into such a large number over the last 40 years or so, it has a more pronounced effect on younger persons.

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Consider the following *.foo:; @echo $@ If there are any files in the CWD that match *.foo then it is expanded and rules created for each file.

Quote examples

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Reason for that is that as universe expanded, that light emitted from the early stages got "stretched out" and shifted from visible light to microwave length.

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They have expanded in response to individuals pushing for "what's good for me" and ignoring "what's good for the public/country".

Proper noun examples

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Expanded consumer credit, and it's appurtenant high interest rate cost, would tend to keep young people less wealthy towards the last half of last century.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use expanded in a sentence?

Years of neglect meant that when Facebook finally expanded into those regions, it didn't really stand a chance.

What does expanded mean?

increased in extent or size or bulk or scope

What part of speech is expanded?

expanded is commonly used as adjective.