extended

adjective

ex·​tend·​ed ik-ˈsten-dəd 

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

made available extended information

—Ruth 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

Synonyms

• figural
• figurative
• metaphoric
• metaphorical
• tropical
• tropological

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Other angles of the incident shared online show the fan following Kelce and filming him for an extended period of time before Kelce eventually turned around to address him. —Sean Neumann, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024

But Johnson’s neighbors on the West Side and his extended community deserve the same protections Johnson and his family enjoy. —Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024

Get free home delivery from Meijer With the expansion, Meijer is offering free home delivery in the extended zone to those who purchase at least $35 in pet or beauty products, or $50 in general merchandise, through Feb. 1, 2025. —Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024

Google has given the Pixel 7 series a new lease of life with extended software support. —Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing extended

• extended family
• extended play