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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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President Donald Trump extended the two-week cease-fire that had been due to expire Wednesday, but there’s still uncertainty whether talks will proceed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

During the earlier phase, people buried in the tomb were often members of the same extended families, suggesting close-knit groups spanning multiple generations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

That early meaning extended across several European languages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The Scottish Government dropped the plans in May 2025, following an extended consultation process.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

I lifted my hand in the air, my index finger extended.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall