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

But plants near me subjected to temperatures of 24 degrees Fahrenheit and an extended time below freezing are in bloom. —Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026

Following litigation brought by Earthjustice and other environmental groups, the EPA in 2024 extended federal requirements to legacy disposal areas. —Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026

Anyone planning on being outside for an extended period of time should be sure to drink plenty of water. —Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 13 June 2026

Losing Grisham could also mean extended run for Spencer Jones in center field. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026

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