extended (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstendɪd/
Definition
Made longer or larger in space, time, or scope.
Examples
The festival will have an extended run this year due to popular demand.
We received an extended leave of absence to travel the world.
The museum has an extended collection of ancient artifacts.
How to Use extended
- extended family (collocation)
- A family that includes not only parents and children but also other relatives, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. — "She grew up in a large extended family where everyone helped each other."
- extended warranty (collocation)
- An agreement to cover the cost of repair or replacement of a product for a period beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. — "He bought an extended warranty for his new television."
- extended leave (collocation)
- A period of time away from work that is longer than usual. — "She requested extended leave to care for her sick mother."
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