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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Extend

Hi,

Can I use 'extend' instead of 'expand' here? Is there any difference between them if yes?

"The university is in need of funds to expand the library."

Thanks.
  

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I don't think it works here. I think of extend as linear, and expand as volumetric. We extend the deadline, the highway, the pocket ruler, the extension ladder.

— Avangi

  • I don't think it works here.
  • I think of extend as linear, and expand as volumetric.
  • We extend the deadline, the highway, the pocket ruler, the extension ladder.
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I don't think it works here. I think of extend as linear, and expand as volumetric. We extend the deadline, the highway, the pocket ruler, the extension ladder.
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Hi
Thanks a lot for your answer.
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