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Another word for extension

Noun

  1. The act of making something longer or the condition of being made longer

    2. See also:

    long

  2. The act of increasing in dimensions, scope, or inclusiveness

    3. See also:

    increase

  3. An area within which something or someone exists, acts, or has influence or power

    4. See also:

    territory

  4. A part added to a main structure

    5. See also:

    part

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Another word for extension

Noun

  1. The action of continuing

    2. See also:

    increase

    continuation

  2. The quality of extending

    3. See also:

    length

  3. Something added

    4. See also:

    delay

    addition

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Sentence Examples

  • He'd take the turnpike extension south.

  • "Betsy is on the extension line," I told him.

  • She moved with the horse as if it were an extension of her body.

  • This involved a large extension of wires to cope with increased traffic. The reduced rate took effect as from the 1st of October 1886.

  • The unprofitable extension of the telegraphs has largely contributed to the loss.

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