extensions

NOUN

enlargement, continuation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delay development expansion increase postponement

STRONG

addendum addition adjunct amplification annex appendage appendix arm augmentation branch broadening compass dilatation distension elongation extent lengthening orbit production prolongation protraction purview radius reach scope span spread stretch stretching supplement sweep widening wing

WEAK

continuing drawing out spreading out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease

STRONG

base body lessening shortening subtraction

WEAK

abbreviation abridgment compression contraction curtailment reduction

Example Sentences

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Almost all of Scotland's councils, who approve extensions to licensing rules, have allowed pubs and clubs to stay open to show the games despite them often continuing beyond normal closing times.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

There are also browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026

On Thursday, both the House and Senate failed to pass extensions before heading home for the weekend.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

In other cases, diligent taxpayers file extensions because they don’t have all the forms they need.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Anytime we went to a store and I saw a wig or extensions, I would point them out, ever so hopefully.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana