Meaning & Definition of word "Extended"

Extended

/ɪkˈstɛndɪd/

1. To make longer in time or distance.
- Example: They decided to extend their stay in the city due to the unexpected event.
2. To reach out or stretch out.
- Example: He extended his hand to help her up.

1. Made larger in size, amount, or effect.
- Example: The company offered an extended warranty on all its products.
2. Spread out or protracted in time or distance.
- Example: They enjoyed an extended vacation by the beach.
3. Having a longer duration than usual.
- Example: She received extended hours of training for the new position.

Derived from the Latin 'extendere', meaning to stretch out.

extended family:

A family that includes relatives beyond the immediate family.

extended warranty:

An additional warranty that provides coverage beyond the standard.

extended play:

A music release longer than a single but shorter than an album.

extend:

To cause to cover a larger area; to increase.

extension:

The action of extending something.

extensive:

Covering a wide area; large in amount.

Meaning: Going on for a long time.

Example Sentence: That movie was way too extended for my taste.

Meaning: Having an extended break or vacation.

Example Sentence: I'm looking forward to my extended leave next month.