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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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Luke Cannon, a trader on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, said he expected the deadline to be extended, or that things will continue in the current status quo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

At a cost of 45p for an extended answer to one exam question, the headteacher said the system could be seen as an expensive option, especially for large schools.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Broadcom shares were up nearly 3% in Monday’s extended session — though they’ve lost 9% so far this year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

An extended agreement will dramatically increase AI-startup Anthropic’s use of Google’s TPUs for its Claude model next year.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Mullineaux would later tell a Senate committee that “the lateral blast extended about three times farther than any such blast recorded by the geologic history of the volcano.”

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone