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

Throughout, the Kohs and their extended circle turn to education as a path out of hard times. — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

While the complexities around working within a park that his ancestors had been removed from remain, Mgesi now supports much of his extended family with the steady wage. — Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Women’s collections are showcased here, along with home products, beauty offerings and an extended travel area. — Hafsa Lodi, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026

The nor’easter would also hover over warmer than normal water off the coast for an extended time in this scenario. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 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