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extendedcontinuing for a long period of time; longer than usual

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: continuing for a long period of time; longer than usual

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstendɪd/

Korean meaning: 연장된, 확장된, 장기간의

Korean pronunciation: 익**스텐**디드

Example Sentences

  • My cat took an extended nap that lasted 18 hours - I was starting to worry it had entered hibernation mode!
  • The company offers extended support for customers who purchase the premium package.
  • After his extended vacation in Bali, he looked so relaxed that his coworkers didn't recognize him.

extended

ADJECTIVE

//ɪkˈstendɪd//

continuing for a long period of time; longer than usual

extended concept
💡 Concept

The city's extended subway line finally reached the growing suburbs.

extended mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

The extended deadline gave the team the extra length of time they desperately needed.

extended rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Their extended efforts defended the community — and eventually transcended the crisis together.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈstendɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪkˈstendɪd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixex--
Roottend
Suffix--ed

Origin

From Latin 'extendere', composed of 'ex-' (out) and 'tendere' (to stretch or reach). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century.

🎵Rhyme

intendedattendeddefendedblended
intended
attended
defended
blended

🔗Collocations

extended family
extended period
extended warranty
extended stay
extended hours
extended version

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat took an extended nap that lasted 18 hours - I was starting to worry it had entered hibernation mode!

The company offers extended support for customers who purchase the premium package.

😄 Fun example

After his extended vacation in Bali, he looked so relaxed that his coworkers didn't recognize him.

😄 Fun example

The professor gave an extended lecture that made some students question their life choices.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

prolongedlengthenedexpandedenlargedstretched

Antonyms

shortenedreducedcontracted

Related

extendextensionextensiveextent

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