extended
adjective
ex·tend·ed
ik-ˈsten-dəd 
1
: drawn out in length especially of time
an extended visit
2
3
: having spatial magnitude : being larger than a point
an extended source of light
4
: extensive sense 1
made available extended information—
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: 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
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
In an interview with Ars Technica, Fiaschetti said the company plans to keep Arcs in orbit for extended periods, ready to descend when called upon.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
The program’s aim was to provide safety to children who use public school buses by ticketing drivers who pass the extended stop arms of buses receiving and dropping off students.
—Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Wisconsin food banks remain open during a government shutdown, but an extended shutdown would likely strain resources for local pantries, according to according to Cameron Wengrzyn, marketing and communications director for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Waiting period Most extended warranty companies impose waiting periods to ensure a vehicle is in good working condition.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
The program’s aim was to provide safety to children who use public school buses by ticketing drivers who pass the extended stop arms of buses receiving and dropping off students.
—Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Wisconsin food banks remain open during a government shutdown, but an extended shutdown would likely strain resources for local pantries, according to according to Cameron Wengrzyn, marketing and communications director for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Waiting period Most extended warranty companies impose waiting periods to ensure a vehicle is in good working condition.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for extended
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extended. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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