Simple meaning
What does Extend mean?
Extend means to make longer or continue.
Dictionary definition
To extend means to make something longer or continue it for more time.
Example sentences
Extend in a sentence
easy
We used extend in class to explain our idea clearly.
medium
In the reading task, the teacher asked us to extend the word in a complete sentence.
hard
Using extend in my writing helped show how the action changed the meaning of the paragraph.
Synonyms
Words like Extend
Antonyms
Opposite words
shortenHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
endHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Extend word family
Base word
extend
verb
extend
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does extend mean in this context?
EXTEND means extend means to make longer or continue.
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