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

The extended break lasted 17 years, according to Richards. —Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025

The reality television series followed the lives of Bill and Barb and their 4 children, as well as their extended families, all living together in one massive home. —Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025

They can be powered by any source and are light enough for comfortable extended use. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025

With extended heat exposure comes excessive sweat, so drinking plenty of fluids with electrolytes the day before is essential for safe sauna use. —Essence, 26 Sep. 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