Extended

//ɛkˈstɛndɪd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of extend form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Longer in length or extension; elongated.
  2. 2
    Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
  3. 3
    Lasting longer; protracted.

    "After 46 years of service, Hunterston B nuclear power plant in North Ayrshire closed on January 7. The facility had been life-extended on several occasions, before the decision to close came after cracks were found in the core."

  4. 4
    Having a large scope or range; extensive.
  5. 5
    Wider than usual.
Adjective
  1. 1
    large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity wordnet
  2. 2
    beyond the literal or primary sense wordnet
  3. 3
    fully extended or stretched forth wordnet
  4. 4
    drawn out or made longer spatially wordnet
  5. 5
    relatively long in duration; tediously protracted wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
extensivefigurativelengthenedprotractedstretchedcontinuous

Example

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"The workers complained when their working hours were extended."

Related phrases

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