expanded

adjective
UK: /ɪkˈspændɪd/
US: /ɪkˈspændɪd/

  1. Made larger in size or extent.

    1. The balloon expanded when he blew air into it.
    2. The company's expanded operations now include overseas markets.

  2. Developed or elaborated in detail.

    1. She expanded on her previous statement about the project.
    2. The author expanded the short story into a full-length novel that explored the themes more deeply.

  3. Having undergone enlargement or extension.

    1. We moved to an expanded office space last month.
    2. The museum features an expanded collection of modern art.

Synonyms

increased extended developed detailed
expanded verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of expand: to become or make larger or more extensive.

    1. The company expanded its business into new markets.
    2. The universe expanded rapidly after the Big Bang, growing at an accelerating rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "expanded" in English means: Made larger in size or extent., Developed or elaborated in detail., Having undergone enlargement or extension..

The phonetic transcription of "expanded" is /ɪkˈspændɪd/ in British English and /ɪkˈspændɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "expanded": increased, extended, developed, detailed.

Example usage of "expanded": "The balloon expanded when he blew air into it.". More examples on the page.