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

The Heat’s injury issues led to more extended playing time for rookie guard Kasparas Jakucionis and fourth-year forward Nikola Jovic. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025

After arriving at Sandringham House, shortly before Christmas, the King and many of his extended family are, like the late Queen, spending an extended break in the area about 100 miles north of London. —Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025

Stationary bikes often keep you in one position for extended periods, especially during high-resistance climbs, which can increase pelvic pressure. —Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025

More extended skin contact results in a coral tint. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 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