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
an extended apology
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
Synonyms of extended
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
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Kicking off Summer Game Fest 2026, the teaser centered on Claire Redfield exploring a Paris apartment complex in what looks like an extended prologue, before a mysterious figure grabs her in a hallway.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
An extended chapter of Hector on a shoot in Argentina could stand by itself as a wonderful short story about male ego, vanity, desire and loyalty.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
To help maintain peak performance during extended high-speed driving, the GRMN is also fitted with an intercooler sprayer to keep intake temperatures under control.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
The aircraft includes four separate living spaces and a full-size kitchen, allowing passengers to work, dine, and rest during extended flights.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
An extended chapter of Hector on a shoot in Argentina could stand by itself as a wonderful short story about male ego, vanity, desire and loyalty.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
To help maintain peak performance during extended high-speed driving, the GRMN is also fitted with an intercooler sprayer to keep intake temperatures under control.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
The aircraft includes four separate living spaces and a full-size kitchen, allowing passengers to work, dine, and rest during extended flights.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
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 10 Jun. 2026.
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