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

Ergonomic chairs can significantly help reduce chronic back, hip and leg strain associated with being seated for an extended period. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

There is still no significant break in the heat showing up in the extended forecast. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be taking their children back to the UK for an extended period of time. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Mere mortals have to worry about cutting extended family because of budget reasons, but celebrities don’t. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 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