Basic Details
Word: Expanded
Part of Speech: Verb (past tense of "expand")
Meaning: Became larger in size, scope, or range; to increase or grow.
Synonyms: Enlarged, extended, broadened
Antonyms: Contracted, shrank, reduced
Idioms and Phrases
- Expand one's horizons: To increase the range of one's knowledge or experience. Example: "Traveling to new countries really expanded her horizons."
- Expand on something: To give more details or elaborate on a topic. Example: "Could you expand on your answer for better understanding?"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The company expanded its operations to three more countries last year.
Example 2: His chest expanded with pride as he accepted the award.
Example 3: The balloon expanded as air was pumped into it.
Fun Fact
The word "expand" comes from the Latin word "expandere," meaning "to spread out." It originally referred to things being stretched or spread over a surface.
Famous Quote
"The mind, once expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas, never returns to its original size." Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "expanded" mean?
a) To become smaller
b) To stay the same
c) To become larger or wider
d) To break down
Answer: c) To become larger or wider
2. Which of these is a synonym of "expanded"?
a) Shrunk
b) Broadened
c) Reduced
d) Narrowed
Answer: b) Broadened
3. Which is an antonym of "expanded"?
a) Increased
b) Extended
c) Contracted
d) Enlarged
Answer: c) Contracted
4. Which sentence uses "expanded" correctly?
a) The flower expanded when the sun set.
b) He expanded his knowledge by studying every day.
c) She expanded her homework under the bed.
d) We expanded dinner at 7 o'clock.
Answer: b) He expanded his knowledge by studying every day.
5. What does the idiom "expand one's horizons" mean?
a) To build a house
b) To go on a long walk
c) To increase one's experiences or knowledge
d) To stretch your arms
Answer: c) To increase one's experiences or knowledge
