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- pronunciation:
- ihk
sten
sh
 n
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
An extension is the giving of an extra amount of time.
Leslie was able to get an extension on her homework because she had the flu last week.- synonyms:
- expansion
- similar words:
- reach, spread, stretch
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| definition 2: |
An extension is something that makes another thing longer.
My dad wants to build an extension to our house.- synonyms:
- addition
- similar words:
- accessory, branch, extra, part, piece
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| definition 3: |
An extra telephone line that is connected to the main line is called an "extension."
When I call my mom at her office, I have to dial her phone number and then say the number of her extension. |
| related words: |
growth, tension |
| derivations: |
extensional (adj.), extensionality (n.) |
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