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extended Antonyms

Opposite of extended

Because the opposite of extended shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lasting longer than is usual or expected; prolonged in time.

Usage Example

"She took an brief leave of absence to care for her newborn."

Strongest
brief
short
abbreviated
Strong
curtailed
shortened

• adjective (Context 2)

Made larger, wider, or more comprehensive in scope, area, or physical reach; stretched out.

Usage Example

"The physical therapist asked him to hold the weight with an contracted arm."

Strongest
contracted
retracted
Strong
folded
restricted
limited

• adjective (Context 3)

Including various relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins in addition to the nuclear family.

Usage Example

"Over thirty members of our nuclear family gathered at the lake house for Thanksgiving."

Strongest
nuclear
immediate

Similar words to extended

Words similar to extended shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

prolonged
expanded
lengthy
enlarged
outstretched
protracted
broadened
drawn-out
See all synonyms of extended

• Nearby Words

extend
extendability
extendable
extended
extensible
extension
extensive

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Extended. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/extended
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