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—
Ruth G. Strickland
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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
Prolonged, extended and hot: What to know about the heat wave
Get ready, California: A prolonged heat wave is hitting much of the state today and will simmer through the Fourth of July holiday weekend, then linger into next week for some regions.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
Blue Ford pickup truck struck victim Detectives said Zimmerman is wanted for questioning and is believed to be driving a blue older model Ford pickup truck with an extended cab.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Discuss your medical wishes, your child's medical history, and how (and when) to use the form with all adults who will be taking care of your child for an extended period.
—Jennifer Wolf, Parents, 2 July 2024
With a recent settlement over the rights of Ditko’s Marvel characters behind them, the extended Ditko family wants people to recognize that their uncle was a normal guy.
—Jay Deitcher, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
Blue Ford pickup truck struck victim Detectives said Zimmerman is wanted for questioning and is believed to be driving a blue older model Ford pickup truck with an extended cab.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Discuss your medical wishes, your child's medical history, and how (and when) to use the form with all adults who will be taking care of your child for an extended period.
—Jennifer Wolf, Parents, 2 July 2024
With a recent settlement over the rights of Ditko’s Marvel characters behind them, the extended Ditko family wants people to recognize that their uncle was a normal guy.
—Jay Deitcher, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extended. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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