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extended Synonyms

Another word for extended

Choosing another word for extended depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
prolonged
lengthy
Strong
protracted
long
drawn-out
long-term

• 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 expanded arm."

Strongest
expanded
enlarged
Strong
outstretched
broadened
widened
widespread

• 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 wider family gathered at the lake house for Thanksgiving."

Strong
wider
expanded

Opposites of extended

The opposite of extended shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nuclear
brief
immediate
contracted
short
abbreviated
retracted
shortened
See all opposites of extended

• Nearby Words

extend
extendability
extendable
extended
extender
extensible
extension

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