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

Half a foot of precipitation could fallin the high-risk area where heavier bouts of rain essentially get stuck for an extended period. —Mary Gilbert, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025

The extended runway that Americans often get means fewer talented goalies will be lost in the shuffle. —Jesse Granger, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025

Veteran Jon Berti figures to see the bulk of the innings at third base in case Shaw's injury forces him to miss an extended period of time. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025

Beyond those two modules, the standard floor plan also has an extended double bed in the cabover. —New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing extended

• extended family
• extended play