extended

[ik-sten-did] / ɪkˈstɛn dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

lengthened

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continued drawn-out lengthy protracted

STRONG

elongate elongated enlarged long prolonged spread unfolded unfurled

WEAK

spread-out stretched-out very long

Antonyms

WEAK

abbreviated abridged compressed condensed contracted curtailed cut lessened narrow reduced shortened

ADJECTIVE

widespread, comprehensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expanded extensive

STRONG

enlarged spread sweeping

WEAK

broad expansive far-flung far-reaching large-scale outspread scopic scopious thorough wide

Antonyms

WEAK

abbreviated abridged compressed condensed contracted curtailed cut lessened narrow reduced shortened

Example Sentences

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But for Icelanders, whose connection to glaciers is ancient and mythic, our human epoch has become an extended hospice for the landscape of their lives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Shares continued to slide in after-hours trading and extended their losses on Friday, closing down 6.8% at $55.70.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Quinn did not react as he was given a 24-year sentence, comprising of 21 years in prison with an extended licence period of three years.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Lululemon fell over 11% in after-hours trade after cutting its year-ahead guidance, while Micron Technology was among the big tech losers in extended trade, falling close to 5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She extended a hand and smiled once more.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

extended

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