Definitions

extended

[ik-sten-did] / ɪkˈstɛn dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

lengthened

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continued drawn-out lengthy protracted

STRONG

elongate elongated enlarged long prolonged spread unfolded unfurled

WEAK

spread-out stretched-out very long

Antonyms

WEAK

abbreviated abridged compressed condensed contracted curtailed cut lessened narrow reduced shortened

ADJECTIVE

widespread, comprehensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expanded extensive

STRONG

enlarged spread sweeping

WEAK

broad expansive far-flung far-reaching large-scale outspread scopic scopious thorough wide

Antonyms

WEAK

abbreviated abridged compressed condensed contracted curtailed cut lessened narrow reduced shortened

Example Sentences

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Enhanced ACA tax credits — generous premium tax credits created under the 2021 American Rescue Plan and extended through 2025 by the Inflation Reduction Act — expired in December 2025.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Tech stocks led the way in May, as they have throughout this extended rally.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Doctors at King's say there could be huge benefits for these patients who've been in hospital for extended periods.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Uncertainty around demand in the event of an extended U.S.-Iran conflict is likely prompting the company to keep its guidance conservative, Baader Europe analyst Alexandre Desprez wrote in a note to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

She extended her hand to seal the bargain.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

extended

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