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extended

adjective

Simple meaning

Stretched out or pulled out.

Pronunciation

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ɪksˈtɛndəd

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.

  2. Longer in length or extension; elongated.

  3. Having a large scope or range; extensive.

  4. Lasting longer; protracted.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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extended familyextended period

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  • extendverbBase word

    Extend in scope or range or area.

Compound terms

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  • extended care facilitynounCompound term

    A medical institution that provides prolonged care (as in cases of prolonged illness or rehabilitation from acute illness).

  • extended familynounCompound term

    A family consisting of the nuclear family and their blood relatives.

  • extended ordernounCompound term

    A military formation for skirmishing.

  • extended time scalenounCompound term

    The time scale used in data processing when the time-scale factor is greater than one.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: stretched out or pulled out

outstretched

Antonyms

Sense: stretched out or pulled out

unextendedRare

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