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- pronunciation:
- ihk
sten
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of extending or condition of being extended.
The kids welcomed the extension of their vacation on the beach.We were all happy about the teacher's extension of the deadline.- synonyms:
- enlargement, expansion, prolongation
- antonyms:
- contraction
- similar words:
- reach, stretch
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| definition 2: |
something that extends another thing; an addition.
They are building an extension to the old school building.- synonyms:
- addition, annex
- similar words:
- accessory, appendix, branch, extra, part, piece
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| definition 3: |
an extra telephone line connected to the main line.
Dial the number for the office and ask for Mr. Swan's extension. |
| related words: |
annex, growth, tension |
| derivations: |
extensional (adj.), extensionality (n.) |
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