extended
Americanadjective
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stretched out.
extended wires.
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continued or prolonged.
extended efforts.
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spread out.
extended flags.
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widespread or extensive; having extension or spatial magnitude.
extended treatment of a subject.
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outstretched.
extended arms.
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Printing. expanded.
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of or relating to a meaning of a word other than its original or primary meaning.
an extended sense.
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Manège.
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(of a moving horse) noting an elongated pose in which the legs reach out from the body, the chin is out from the chest, etc.
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(of the gait of a horse) characterized by long, low, usually fast strides.
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adjective
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stretched out in time, space, influence, application, etc
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(of a horse's pace) free-moving and with long steps
an extended trot
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printing another word for expanded
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of extended
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; extend + -ed 2
Explanation
Something that is extended has been fully stretched out or elongated. An extended period of time is an extremely long period of time. To extend something is to make it longer, either physically or in terms of time. Anything extended has been stretched out in this way. An extended rubber band will snap back or break. An extended hose can be used to put out a fire. If you live with your parents in your twenties, it's like an extended childhood.
Example Sentences
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Makhachev, who is a former lightweight world champion, extended his glittering record to 29 wins and one defeat, while 28-year-old Machado Garry suffered the second loss of his 19-fight career.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
They found that $21 billion in loans they made should have been recorded as extended to “related parties.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Observer missions called for parties to tone down inflammatory statements as the votes cast on Thursday were tallied, and some teams extended their deployment because of the tensions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
But recently, some deployments have been extended beyond the standard period.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
As they watched, the green-light tunnel extended farther and farther, finally stopping at what looked to be twin tornadoes of swirling wind and snow.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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