extended
adjective
ex·tend·ed
ik-ˈsten-dəd 
1
: drawn out in length especially of time
an extended visit
2
3
: having spatial magnitude : being larger than a point
an extended source of light
4
: extensive sense 1
an extended apology
made available extended information—
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: derivative sense 1, secondary sense 2a
an extended sense of a word
6
of a typeface
: having a wider face than that of a standard typeface
extendedly
adverb
extendedness
noun
Synonyms of extended
Examples of extended in a Sentence
the word “snake” in its extended sense refers to a contemptible or treacherous person
an extended portion of the valley is now devoted to the growing of grapes for wine
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Each component must perform within narrow tolerances, particularly at extended distances where minor deviations can significantly affect accuracy.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Researchers say recent rainfall may have contributed to unusually widespread mushroom growth, but the extended duration and intensity remain unexplained.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
In the wake of an early-season thumb surgery for All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk, the Blue Jays have gotten an extended look at young backstop Brandon Valenzuela as his injury replacement.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Police announced a search for Noel in April 2023 and said that the boy had not been seen by some extended family members since October 2022.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 May 2026
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Researchers say recent rainfall may have contributed to unusually widespread mushroom growth, but the extended duration and intensity remain unexplained.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
In the wake of an early-season thumb surgery for All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk, the Blue Jays have gotten an extended look at young backstop Brandon Valenzuela as his injury replacement.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Police announced a search for Noel in April 2023 and said that the boy had not been seen by some extended family members since October 2022.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for extended
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extended. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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