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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David says he believes the failures in care have extended far beyond the deaths of the three young women.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
He was also a master of structure, even during his more extended improvisations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
In 2024 the company addressed those worries with an extended warranty program for its plug-in hybrids, including eight-yearly battery replacements.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Its Starlink business, which is a big driver of revenue, has extended internet connectivity globally and helped to extend Musk’s geopolitical clout while also helping make him the world’s richest man.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
She stood up and extended her hand to me.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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