extended

[ik-sten-did] / ɪkˈstɛn dɪd /

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lengthened adj.
widespread, comprehensive adj.

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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Jones said that the impact of such wildfires extended far beyond biodiversity loss.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

The extended rest afforded the team will also help.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

To date, just 145,000 of the first responders and survivors are enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program, which has both extended life and the quality of that life for program participants.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

Roblox told AFP that the wallet will be extended in 2027 to teenagers with parental consent, and the payment card will be available to any wallet holder.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

Her hand extended to a gentleman there in the chair.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

extended

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