Synonyms for extended
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Prolonged
2. Lengthened
Other
extensive, stretched, open, broad, ample, wide-spread, scaled up, spacious, figurative
Definitions
- adj. 1
Longer in length or extension; elongated.
- adj. 2
Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
Related words
- Word family
- extendedly
- Phrases
- extended reality extended cab extended family extended metaphor
Example sentences
- continuous Can you work on continuous improvement initiatives?
- lengthy Too lengthy. One can cook coffee during that time.
- prolonged The economist anticipated a prolonged depression.
- protracted Protracted unemployment plagues many less-skilled workers.
- broad A gang of three robbed the bank in broad daylight.
- extensive The earthquake in Hokkaido caused extensive damage.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| extended | steady | |
| continuous | falling | |
| lengthy | steady | |
| prolonged | falling | |
| protracted | steady | |
| broad | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- long1, open2
- 5 letters
- broad1, ample2
- 7 letters
- lengthy2
- 8 letters
- spacious2
- 9 letters
- extensive3, stretched1, prolonged2, elongated4
- 10 letters
- continuous4, protracted3, figurative4, lengthened2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (open2 = 2 syllables).