extended

American  

[ik-sten-did] / ɪkˈstɛn dɪd /

adjective

1. stretched out.

   extended wires.

2. continued or prolonged.

   extended efforts.

3. spread out.

   extended flags.

4. widespread or extensive; having extension or spatial magnitude.

   extended treatment of a subject.

5. outstretched.

   extended arms.

6. Printing. expanded.

7. of or relating to a meaning of a word other than its original or primary meaning.

   an extended sense.

8. Manège.

   1. (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.

   2. (of the gait of a horse) characterized by long, low, usually fast strides.

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extended British  

/ ɪkˈstɛndɪd /

adjective

1. stretched out in time, space, influence, application, etc

2. (of a horse's pace) free-moving and with long steps

   an extended trot

3. printing another word for expanded

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Other Word Forms

• extendedly adverb
• extendedness noun
• nonextended adjective
• unextended adjective
• unextendedly adverb

Etymology

Origin of extended

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; extend + -ed ²

Example Sentences

And while an amnesty period for gun owners has been extended several times, the deadline is now 30 October for the firearms to be destroyed.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The increase would also help pay for things like extended store hours for members, and pickup and delivery options.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

In March 2023, Duggar’s release date was extended by nearly two months over a contraband cellphone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Researchers considered it a promising option because it can promote alertness for extended periods without significantly disrupting later sleep.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

She extended a hand and smiled once more.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Related Words

• continued
• drawn-out
• lengthy
• protracted