extended

1 of 2

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 entry 1

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

extended

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of extend

Synonyms of extended

Adjective

• metaphoric
• figurative
• figural
• symbolic

Examples of extended in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Shares of Nvidia rose about 4% in extended trading following the results. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Prior to touching down in Canada, Perry had been performing Down Under for an extended run. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

With Luis Aviles released, the family says it is focused on reuniting and preparing for Joshua’s expected return home as the USS Lincoln’s extended deployment nears its end. — Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

She was sentenced to eight years in prison and three years of extended supervision. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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