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extent
NounAdverbParticle

Also written as 〜程

Definitions

  1. 1. extent
  2. 2. degree
  3. 3. limit
  4. 4. (span of) time
This grammar pattern expresses degree or extent and can mean "as much as," "the more... the more," or "to the extent that." It is used to indicate that something reaches a certain level or to compare two things in proportion. It can also suggest that something is so extreme it produces a certain result, such as being so busy you have no time to sleep.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Does more expensive mean better?" my mom asked.

Sentence 2

Sometimes fewer words hit harder.

Sentence 3

"There's more than I can possibly eat," I said.

Sentence 4

"It's not as hard as you'd think," the teacher said.

Sentence 5

He said, "I hate it so much I want to quit."