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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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County contributed $125 million, and also extended $300 million in credit to help the museum cover building expenses while it was in the midst of its fundraising campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Some analysts urged caution on whether the cease-fire would translate into an extended end to hostilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

At a cost of 45p for an extended answer to one exam question, the headteacher said the system could be seen as an expensive option, especially for large schools.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

An extended agreement will dramatically increase AI-startup Anthropic’s use of Google’s TPUs for its Claude model next year.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

I try not to make extended eye contact with any of the people around the table—everyone but Autumn is sending me daggers.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer