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extended

The correct spelling is extended.

How to pronounce extended

/ɛkˈstɛndɪd/
verb

IPA: /ɛkˈstɛndɪd/

Say it like: Ext-end-ed

The correct spelling is extended. To increase in extent. For example: "The desert extended for miles in all directions."

Usage Examples

The desert extended for miles in all directions.

to extend credit to a valued customer

The classes Person and Dog extend the class Animal.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To increase in extent.
  2. 2.To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.
  3. 3.To cause to increase in extent.
  4. 4.To cause to last for a longer period of time.
  5. 5.To straighten (a limb).

adjective

  1. 1.Longer in length or extension; elongated.
  2. 2.Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
  3. 3.Lasting longer; protracted.
  4. 4.Having a large scope or range; extensive.
  5. 5.(of a typeface) Wider than usual.

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