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

Legal trouble can bring family stress, public shame, and extended instability in the same room. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 7 July 2026

The extended range allows commanders to engage high-value, stationary targets such as command posts, air defense systems, and logistics hubs from much farther away. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

The Memorandum of Understanding laid out the terms for an extended 60-day cease-fire, allowing time for further technical talks to take place. — Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 8 July 2026

The coroner’s office determined through an investigation that Martha had been participating in outdoor activities for an extended period of time in extreme heat. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 6 July 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