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extended
- /ɪkˈstɛndəd/ US
- /ɪkˈstɛndɪd/ UK
Rhymes with -ɛndɪd
verb
- simple past and past participle of extend
adjective more extended · most extended
- Longer in length or extension; elongated.
- Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
- Lasting longer; protracted. After 46 years of service, Hunterston B nuclear power plant in North Ayrshire closed on January 7. The facility had been life-extended on several occasions, before the decision to close came after cracks were found in the core.
- Having a large scope or range; extensive.
- Wider than usual.
