Definition of extended

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • extended is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • extended is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • extended is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of extended


  • relatively long in duration; tediously protracted (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an extended discussion

    Synonyms

    1. drawn-out
    2. lengthy
    3. prolonged
    4. protracted
  • drawn out or made longer spatially (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the extended airport runways can accommodate larger planes

    Synonyms

    1. elongated
    2. lengthened
    3. prolonged
  • large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity (adjective)

    Examples

    1. extended farm lands
    2. surgeons with extended experience

    Synonyms

    1. extensive
  • beyond the literal or primary sense (adjective)

    Examples

    1. `hot off the press' shows an extended sense of `hot'
  • fully extended or stretched forth (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an extended telescope
    2. his extended legs reached almost across the small room
    3. refused to accept the extended hand

See definition of extended in Merriam Webster