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. to ascend, to go up, to climb
2. to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun), to rise
3. to go to (the capital)
4. to be promoted
5. to add up to
6. to advance (in price)
7. to swim up (a river), to sail up
8. to come up (on the agenda)
