extend
0 antonyms and opposites of extend, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To make something longer, larger, or last for more time.
How to use extend
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin extendere, "to stretch out" — from ex- ("out") plus tendere ("to stretch").
Full origin of extend →Frequently asked questions
What does “extend” mean?
The word “extend” means to make something longer, larger, or last for more time. In plain terms, to make something bigger, longer, or to reach out and offer it.
How do you pronounce “extend”?
“Extend” is pronounced ehk-STEHND (/ɛkˈstɛnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “extend” in a sentence?
Here is “extend” used in a sentence: “The council decided to extend the library's opening hours.”
What is another word for “extend”?
Words with a similar meaning to “extend” include enlarge, expand, increase, lengthen, stretch and widen.
What part of speech is “extend”?
“Extend” is a verb.
Where does the word “extend” come from?
The word “extend” comes from Latin. From Latin extendere, "to stretch out" — from ex- ("out") plus tendere ("to stretch").
Is “extend” a common word?
“Extend” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “extend” have?
“Extend” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make something longer, larger, or last for more time.
What is the difference between extend and expand?
To extend is to make something longer, larger, or last for more time, often along a single dimension such as length or duration. To expand is to make something larger in overall size or volume, spreading outward in all directions, so a deadline is extended while a business expands.
What is the difference between extend and extent?
'Extend' is a verb meaning to make something longer, larger, or last longer. 'Extent' is a noun meaning the degree or range of something, as in 'the extent of the damage'; the two are easily confused but never interchangeable.
What is the difference between extend and prolong?
Both can mean to make something last longer, but 'extend' applies broadly to length, size, or time, while 'prolong' refers specifically to duration and often to drawing something out longer than wanted. You extend a fence, but you prolong an argument.
When do you use 'extend to' versus 'extend for'?
Use 'extend to' when describing how far something reaches, as in 'the road extends to the coast'. Use 'extend for' when describing a length or period, as in 'the delay extended for three hours'.