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- pronunciation:
- ihk
stend
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
extends, extending, extended |
| definition 1: |
to make longer in size or time.
We extended the ladder so that it would reach the top of the tree.The government extended his work permit.- antonyms:
- reduce
- similar words:
- expand, increase, spread
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| definition 2: |
to reach or stretch over an area.
These mountains extend for many miles.- similar words:
- continue, go, spread, sweep
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| related words: |
grow, hang, stretch, unfold |
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| derivations: |
extendible (extendable) (adj.), extender (n.) |
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