Question 1 · Quick check
enlargement
CEFRB2
/ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ.mənt/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The act of making something bigger or a larger copy.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA making more obvious or serious; exacerbation.
Examples
I want an enlargement of this photograph.
Local politicians opposed the enlargement of the European Union.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
Also pronounced
- /ɪnˈlaːd͡ʒ.mənt/
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsAn image, particularly a photograph, that has been enlarged.
An act or instance of making something larger.
Diffuseness of speech or writing; a speaking at length.
More examples
In contextPenis enlargement supplements, as sold on sites and in magazines, have essentially no effect.
Rick was ashamed about the size of his penis, so he had a penis enlargement.
Bathsheba underwent the enlargement of her husband's absence from hours to days with a slight feeling of surprise, and a slight feeling of relief; yet neither sensation rose at any time far above the level commonly designated as indifference.
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.
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Origin
noun
From enlarge + -ment.