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Synonyms & Similar Words
expansion
addition
augmentation
increase
growth
enlargement
prolongation
continuation
elongation
stretching
broadening
widening
lengthening
supplement
enhancement
amplification
magnification
increment
accretion
annexation
appendage
accessory
adjunct
attachment
appendment
enlargement
extensional
extrapolation
protraction
protrusion
projection
expansionism
broadenings
lengthenings
widenings
augmentations
accretions
Meaning of Extension
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "extension" refers to the act or process of extending something, such as a period of time, a building, or a range of activities.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "extension" as the act or process of extending, or the state of being extended, such as an extension of a contract or an extension of a house.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "extension" as the act of making something longer, wider, or more extensive, or the thing that is added to something else.
Example Uses
- The university has announced an extension of the deadline for submitting applications.
- The company is planning an extension of its product line to include more eco-friendly options.
- The extension of the highway has reduced traffic congestion in the area.
- The professor was granted an extension on her research project to allow for more time to collect data.
- The extension cord was used to power the lights in the backyard.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reduction
contraction
decrease
diminution
lessening
shortening
shrinking
narrowing
constriction
compression
abridgment
curtailment
cutback
retrenchment
limitation
restriction
confine
constraining
diminishing
minimizing
decreasing
abbreviating
truncating
shortening
cessation