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
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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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The findings offer a reminder that even the most advanced AI systems still have weaknesses, particularly when tasks require them to resist distractions and stay focused over extended sequences of information.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
The offer is due to close on June 16, unless it is extended, UniCredit said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The Home Office says the extended closures will give investigators more time to gather evidence, pursue prosecutions and identify business owners, while preventing rogue operators from simply reopening and resuming illegal activity.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
It said it had extended nearly 1,900 offers to those people, totaling more than $650 million.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Next, the Vapostori knelt in the direction of the rising sun and extended their arms with the palms upward.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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