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

The colorful Villa Flamenco Beach is one of them, ticking every box for an extended beach stay with kitchenettes, ocean or island views, and plenty of beach chairs, all within steps of the sand. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

Despite the winnings of the last couple days, crypto traders may have to endure more McDonald’s jokes from extended family this Thanksgiving. —Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025

Also, take extra care to thoroughly clean your device before any extended period of inactivity. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025

As the family intends to continue living in the home after William becomes king, this will likely see plenty of use during dinners with their extended family on both sides for years to come. —Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 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