extended

word · lemma: extend

/ɪkˈstɛndəd/
ik-STEN-duhd
/ɛkstˈɛndɪd/
ek-STEN-did

Definition

Made longer in space or time; stretched out or continued for a longer period. It can also mean including a larger area or involving more people.

Usage & Nuances

'Extended' is often used with time ('extended deadline'), family ('extended family'), or to describe something that covers a larger area or group. It is more formal than 'long' or 'big.' Not to be confused with 'extensive' (which means 'large in amount or scale').

Example Sentences

We had an extended holiday this summer.

basic

The deadline was extended by one week.

basic

They visited their extended family during the festival.

basic

Due to the storm, our stay was extended until Monday.

natural

He took an extended break to travel around the world.

natural

This project covers an extended area of the city.

natural