Extended Definition
extended
adjective
- relatively long in duration; tediously protracted; "a drawn-out argument"; "an extended discussion"; "a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law"; "a prolonged and bitter struggle"; "protracted negotiations"
- fully extended or stretched forth; "an extended telescope"; "his extended legs reached almost across the small room"; "refused to accept the extended hand"
- drawn out or made longer spatially; "Picasso's elongated Don Quixote"; "lengthened skirts are fashionable this year"; "the extended airport runways can accommodate larger planes"; "a prolonged black line across the page"
- beyond the literal or primary sense; "`hot off the press' shows an extended sense of `hot'"
- large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity; "an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England"; "extended farm lands"; "surgeons with extended experience"; "they suffered extensive damage"
"Extended" in song lyrics
See how extended is used in real songs:
-
"And an open ended extended"
Aceyalone — Super Human Hip Hop Head -
"All conversation is ended, when my arm is extended"
Bloods & Crips — Gs & LOCs -
"The vengeance is splendid, your body extended"
Cormega — Endangered Species
Words that rhyme with extended
Usage tips for "extended"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "extended" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for extended to find words that pair well.