Synonyms of extendednext
1
: drawn out in length especially of time
an extended visit
2
a
: fully stretched out
an extended battle line
b
of a horse's gait : performed with a greatly lengthened stride but without a break compare collected
c
: intensive
extended efforts
3
: having spatial magnitude : being larger than a point
an extended source of light
4
: extensive sense 1
an extended apology
made available extended informationRuth G. Strickland
5
: derivative sense 1, secondary sense 2a
an extended sense of a word
6
of a typeface : having a wider face than that of a standard typeface
extendedly adverb
extendedness noun

Examples of extended in a Sentence

the word “snake” in its extended sense refers to a contemptible or treacherous person an extended portion of the valley is now devoted to the growing of grapes for wine
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An investigation discovered that the girl had been previously left unattended, wandering the streets for an extended period of time before being found by an Amazon delivery driver, the arrest report for Earnest Jackson says. Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2026 Airy common areas provide ample room for gathering, with a total of 20 bedrooms offering space for extended family and guests. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026 These schools will receive additional resources and support with an extended school year schedule and higher teacher pay. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026 Dulcich isn’t expected to be out for an extended period, Hafley said. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extended

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of extended was in the 15th century

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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extended. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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