extended
adjective
ex·tend·ed
ik-ˈsten-dəd 
1
: drawn out in length especially of time
an extended visit
2
3
: having spatial magnitude : being larger than a point
an extended source of light
4
: extensive sense 1
made available extended information—
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: 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
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
Highsmith also established himself as one of the Heat’s top defenders this season, as the coaching staff trusted him to defend elite scorers like DeMar DeRozan, Tyrese Maxey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Trae Young for extended stretches.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 May 2024
But many people are feeling the effects of what’s been an extended period of high inflation and interest rates.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 May 2024
But many people are feeling the effects of what’s been an extended period of high inflation and interest rates.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for extended
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extended. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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