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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Withdrawal from friends, family and daily activities for an extended period of time.
—Julie Kaplow, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Cabrera will test his blister with an extended bullpen session Sunday, the same day Boyd will begin his rehab stint with Triple-A Iowa.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
But for a long delay, an extended layover or a family with time to burn, the math changes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
In other corporate news, Dell shares surged almost 40% in extended trading after the technology group blew past Wall Street’s earnings forecasts and raised its guidance.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 29 May 2026
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Julie Kaplow, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Cabrera will test his blister with an extended bullpen session Sunday, the same day Boyd will begin his rehab stint with Triple-A Iowa.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
But for a long delay, an extended layover or a family with time to burn, the math changes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
In other corporate news, Dell shares surged almost 40% in extended trading after the technology group blew past Wall Street’s earnings forecasts and raised its guidance.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 29 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 31 May. 2026.
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