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

Well, for essentially the first time ever during his main roster stint, Gunther should step away from the world title picture for an extended period. —Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025

There is nothing in the extended forecast that indicates that Kansas City will see temperatures soar to 100 degrees in the remaining weeks of summer. —Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025

Many insurance companies have limitations on paying for repairs that have been left unattended for an extended period, as time significantly exacerbates the problem, leading to the growth of toxic mold, warped or damaged flooring, or structural issues. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2025

Cabinets have been upgraded for more rigidity and control, enclosure depth has increased for extended frequency response at the bottom end, and multiple-density damping materials have been used to lower resonance frequency. —New Atlas, 1 Aug. 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