1. extent, degree, measure
2. limit, bounds
3. (span of) time
4. (a) distance
5. the state of, the status of, the condition of
6. about, around, approximately, or so
7. as much as ..., to the extent of ..., like ...
8. the more ... the more ...
1. indicates direct object of action
2. indicates subject of causative expression
3. indicates an area traversed
4. indicates time (period) over which action takes place
5. indicates point of departure or separation of action
6. indicates object of d...
1. to hold (in one's hand), to take, to carry
2. to possess, to have, to own
3. to maintain, to keep
4. to last, to be durable, to keep, to survive
5. to take charge of, to be in charge of
6. to hold (meeting, etc.), to have (opportunity, etc.)
7. to...
1. almost, nearly, mostly, practically, virtually, basically, just about, all but
2. hardly, barely, scarcely, little
3. large majority, large proportion, greater part, most (of), almost all (of)