Entry Word: extended

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 expressing one thing in terms normally used for another <the word “snake” in its extended sense refers to a contemptible or treacherous person> — see figurative
2 having considerable extent <an extended portion of the valley is now devoted to the growing of grapes for wine> — see extensive
3 lasting for a considerable time <Iʼve met her, but I have never had an extended conversation with her> — see long 2
4 of great extent from end to end <the two armies clashed along an extended line of battle that stretched for miles> — see long 1