adjective

extended

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adjective

Made longer in time, distance, or scope than usual.

"She took an extended break after finishing the project."

"The store now has extended opening hours during the holidays."

How to Use Extended

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStretched out or lasting longer than normal.

Common pairings

extended period extended family extended stay

more extended comparative, most extended superlative

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She took an _____ break after finishing the project.

ended bended blended amended defended intended attended expended pretended distended suspended unattended