extended Meaning & Definition
What Does Extended Mean?
Extended is a verb that means simple past and past participle of extend. As an adjective, it means Longer in length or extension; elongated. As an adjective, it means (of a typeface) Wider than usual.
Word Facts for Extended
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪkˈstɛndəd/ |
| Synonyms | extensive, prolonged and considerable |
| Antonyms | condensed and unextended |
| Comparative / superlative | more extended, most extended |
Extended Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of extend
Extended as an Adjective
- Longer in length or extension; elongated.
- Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
- Lasting longer; protracted.
- Having a large scope or range; extensive.
- Wider than usual.
Verb
- To increase in extent.
- To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.
The desert extended for miles in all directions.
- To cause to increase in extent.
- To cause to last for a longer period of time.
- To straighten (a limb).
- To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply.
to extend credit to a valued customer
- To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions.
- To value, as lands taken by a writ of extent in satisfaction of a debt; to assign by writ of extent.
- Of a class: to be an extension or subtype of, or to be based on, a prototype or a more abstract class.
The classes Person and Dog extend the class Animal.
- To reenlist for a further period.
Adjective
- (of a typeface) Wider than usual.
Synonyms of Extended
Antonyms of Extended
Extended in a Sentence
The desert extended for miles in all directions.
to extend credit to a valued customer
The classes Person and Dog extend the class Animal.
Word Forms & Grammar
extended
extended (comparative more extended, superlative most extended)
Words That Rhyme With Extended
Common Questions About Extended
Is extended a verb or an adjective?
Extended is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for extended?
You can replace extended with words such as extensive, prolonged and considerable. See the full list of extended synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of extended?
Antonyms of extended include condensed and unextended.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of extended?
The comparative form is more extended and the superlative form is most extended.