Gaming
extend
What does extend mean?
A free life the game hands you, usually at a score breakpoint. Knowing your extend thresholds is half of surviving a one-credit clear.
"First extend's at two million, so don't burn lives before you hit it."
Origin
Arcade-era shorthand for 'extend your play', i.e. a bonus life awarded at set score milestones.
Frequently asked questions
What does extend mean in a video game?
An extend is an extra life, earned by hitting a score threshold or clearing a specific task.
How do you use extend in a sentence?
"Hit 20,000 points and you get an extend, so grab those bonus items."
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