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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The city-state’s industrial production print, due Thursday, will also show if it extended its sixth consecutive month of expansion in February.

From The Wall Street Journal

The former special constable was sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court on Friday to a total of 32 years, made up of 24 years' imprisonment and a further eight years on extended licence.

From BBC

British Airways, Air France and others have extended their suspensions of flights to Dubai and other major Middle Eastern travel hubs amid the conflict in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

This even extended to believing they have emotions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shares of Super Micro fell about 12% in Thursday’s extended session.

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