May 31, 2026 · The meaning of EXTENDED is drawn out in length especially of time. How to use extended in a sentence.

They're going on an extended holiday to Australia. There was an extended news bulletin because of the plane crash.

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To extend something is to make it longer, either physically or in terms of time. Anything extended has been stretched out in this way. An extended rubber band will snap back or break. An extended hose …

Something that is extended has been fully stretched out or elongated. An extended period of time is an extremely long period of time.

His way of life in a goldfish bowl is what now passes for normality for his wife and her extended family.

May 13, 2026 · Adjective extended (comparative more extended, superlative most extended) Longer in length or extension; elongated. Stretched out or pulled out; expanded. Lasting longer; protracted.

We went on an extended [= lengthy] vacation. The word has developed several extended [= additional] meanings/senses.

to enlarge the area, scope, or application of: [~ + object] The military powers extended their authority.[no object] Their authority extended into foreign countries.

Extended definition: Stretched or pulled out.