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

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In other sports we are having an extended conversation about Olympic pressure, and whether there’s something about Games which causes even the best to unravel at the worst possible time.

From The Wall Street Journal

James, who didn’t attend the media sessions on Saturday but will talk before the game Sunday, extended his NBA record All-Star selections to 22 in a row.

From Los Angeles Times

Part of having a melting pot of a clubhouse means missing some key ingredients for an extended period of spring training.

From Los Angeles Times

Guimaraes is now set for an extended spell on the sidelines in a huge blow for Newcastle.

From BBC

Mr. McDougall argues differently: European civilization hasn’t returned to life but merely eased and extended its death throes.

From The Wall Street Journal

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