If something happens for an extended period of time, it happens for a long period of time.
Any child who receives dedicated teaching over an extended period is likely to improve.
2. See also extend
More Synonyms of extended
extended in British English
(ɪkˈstɛndɪd)
adjective
1.
stretched out in time, space, influence, application, etc
2.
(of a horse's pace) free-moving and with long steps
an extended trot
3. printing another word for expanded (sense 1)
Derived forms
extendedly (exˈtendedly)
adverb
extendedness (exˈtendedness)
noun
extended in American English
(ɛkˈstɛndɪd; ɪkˈstɛndɪd)
adjective
1.
stretched out; spread out
2.
prolonged; continued
3.
enlarged in influence, meaning, scope, effect, etc.; extensive
4. Printing
designating type with a wider face than is standard for the height
Examples of 'extended' in a sentence
extended
So she is unable to play with friends or join in the fun with extended family.
The Sun (2016)
He saw his extended family on holidays.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
His way of life in a goldfish bowl is what now passes for normality for his wife and her extended family.
The Sun (2016)
Struggling through clouds of dust and smoke, they hoped to catch other members of their extended family fleeing the attack.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The first programme tonight begins in her home village, where she is greeted like a returning hero by her large extended family.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Now the extended family is staging an unexpected revival.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Has waited a long time for an extended run in the team and is enjoying himself.
The Sun (2006)
What works best is absolute consistency over an extended period of time.
Al Ries and Laura Ries THE 22 IMMUTABLE LAWS OF BRANDING (2002)
The extended period of damp has seen widespread rotting and poor quality and size.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
That makes it difficult for us to preach on serious subjects for extended periods of time.
Christianity Today (2000)
During an extended honeymoon period it seems that things can only get better.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
You cannot beat a few festive chuckles to get you into the mood for spending time with your extended family.
The Sun (2013)
He will not fight again this year and has also promised his family an extended holiday so he can wind down.
The Sun (2012)
At the height of the season journey times can be greatly extended and long queues at the locks are a regular feature.
Atterbury, Paul Exploring Britain's Canals (1994)
The slow, abrasive court surface contributes to more extended rallies and longer matches.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There are signs that the eurozone's second biggest economy is emerging from an extended period of stagnation.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
HOW would you cope if you were unable to work for an extended period?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Parents today have hardly any legal rights and rather more responsibilities, lasting longer because of extended compulsory education.
Bethune, Helen Positive Parent Power (1991)
When the results of clubs who dismissed the manager after an extended bad run are compared with clubs who did not, guess what you find?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Her parents hope she will reach 7lb soon so they can take her to Ireland to meet her extended family.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Didn't get on the pitch because of his knee injury, but should get an extended run in the side soon enough.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They might have a party with their nuclear family, one with their extended family, one with their friends and one at school.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
And remember, an extended warranty is essentially an insurance policy rather than a guarantee along the lines of the original car maker's warranty.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We chose not to take out an extended warranty when we bought the TV as we reckon these are a rip-off.
The Sun (2012)
Another fine joke involves a thick rope, while there's an extended and literal running gag that transforms one circular sprinter into a misplaced couch potato.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In other languages
extended
British English: extended ADJECTIVE
If something happens for an extended period of time, it happens for a long period of time.
Any child who receives dedicated teaching over an extended period is likely to improve.
American English: extended
Brazilian Portuguese: estendido
Chinese: 延长的
European Spanish: largo
French: prolongé
German: ausgedehnt
Italian: prolungato
Japanese: 長期の
Korean: 길어진
European Portuguese: estendido
Latin American Spanish: largo
All related terms of 'extended'
extend
If you say that something, usually something large, extends for a particular distance or extends from one place to another, you are indicating its size or position.
extended care
nursing care provided for a limited time after a hospital stay , as in a special facility
extended-play
denoting an EP record
extended family
An extended family is a family group which includes relatives such as uncles , aunts, and grandparents , as well as parents , children, and brothers and sisters .
extended memory
all memory above the first megabyte
extended reach drilling
Extended reach drilling is drilling a well horizontally to at least twice its vertical depth .
open order
a formation that allows additional space between the ranks of a guard or inspected unit to allow the inspecting officer to pass
1 (adjective)
We spent an extended period getting to know one another.
Synonyms
lengthened
long
Her legs were long and thin.
prolonged
protracted
The struggle was bitter and protracted.
stretched out
drawn-out
unfurled
elongated
The light from the candle threw his elongated shadow on the walls.
unrolled
2 (adjective)
a tribal society grouped in huge extended families
Synonyms
broad
A broad range of issues was discussed.
wide
The brochure offers a wide choice of hotels and holiday homes.
expanded
extensive
The blast caused extensive damage.
widespread
There is widespread support for the proposals.
Food shortages are widespread.
comprehensive
The book is a comprehensive guide to the region.
large-scale
a large-scale military operation
enlarged
far-reaching
far-reaching reforms on human rights
3 (adjective)
She found herself kissing the old woman's extended hand.
Synonyms
outstretched
She stepped towards him, her arms outstretched.
conferred
stretched out
proffered
Additional synonyms
in the sense of comprehensive
Definition
of broad scope or content
The book is a comprehensive guide to the region.
Synonyms
broad,
full,
complete,
wide,
catholic,
sweeping,
extensive,
blanket,
umbrella,
thorough,
inclusive,
exhaustive,
all-inclusive,
all-embracing,
overarching,
encyclopedic
in the sense of elongated
The light from the candle threw his elongated shadow on the walls.