Synonyms for
Extended
Definition
made longer; stretched out in time, space, or scope
Synonyms & similar words
protracted
stretchout
prolong
go
pass
stretchforth
reachout
expand
extend
protract
broaden
cover
offer
elongated
lengthened
continue
unextended
putout
drawnout
pokeout
strain
prolonged
lengthy
exsert
widen
prolonged
lengthened
expanded
elongated
stretched
continued
sustained
protracted
increased
augmented
amplified
enlarged
widened
broadened
dilated
diffused
scattered
dispersed
Synonyms by register
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- extended family
- extended warranty
- extended stay
- extended leave
- extended period
- extended network
- extended release
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe something that has been made longer in duration or scope. Be mindful of context, as 'extended' can imply a deliberate lengthening rather than a natural one.
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Example sentences
- My teacher extended the deadline for the project.
- We took an extended vacation.
- The highway was extended to the next town.
- The movie had an extended version with deleted scenes.
- The company offered an extended warranty for the product.
Quotes
Wisdom is the extended results of accumulated experience.
The true object of all human life is play. Earth is a task garden; heaven is a playground. - G. K. Chesterton
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. - Lao Tzu