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

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

• metaphorical
• metaphoric
• figurative
• figural
• symbolic
• symbolical

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

That extended window means that comparing year-over-year data could be difficult, especially early this week, but sales coming in below estimates could set off alarm bells. —Jesse Pound, CNBC, 8 July 2025

All of that is a slightly extended way of noting that this coming weekend marks the Tigers’ celebration of their 25th anniversary at Comerica Park. —Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 7 July 2025

To thrive during the extended time in the air, flight attendants have come up with interesting ways to make their work more enjoyable. —Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025

Did any silver linings emerge from the delay and the extended post-production process? —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 July 2025

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