extended

adjective

ex·​tend·​ed ik-ˈsten-dəd 

1

: drawn out in length especially of time

an extended visit

2

a

: fully stretched out

an extended battle line

b

of a horse's gait : performed with a greatly lengthened stride but without a break compare collected

c

: intensive

extended efforts

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

—Ruth G. Strickland

5

: 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

• metaphoric
• figurative
• figural
• symbolic

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

Recent Examples on the Web

After years trying to secure a roster spot, Loftin is getting an extended look with the club — and is thriving. — Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

An extended team period followed that of individual, something that players actually seemed to like. — Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

With its extended, protruding proportions and structural overlays, the colorway also features a glow-in-the-dark treatment across its TPU cage. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Harper, who is mired in an extended slump, offered a direct assessment of where the club stands. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing extended

• extended family
• extended play

Rhymes for extended

• amended
• appended
• ascended
• attended
• befriended
• commended
• contended
• defended
• depended
• descended
• distended
• emended