extended
Translation
prolonged, lengthened, made larger
Examples
We went on an extended holiday.
We went on an extended vacation.
My extended family lives nearby.
My extended family lives nearby.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used before a noun an extended vacation
Similar Words
Synonyms: prolonged, lengthened, long; Antonyms: short, brief
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'extend'. Meaning 'stretched out' or 'made longer'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'extended cut' of a movie – it's longer than the original version.