extension
English meaning: Extension
Definition
The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase
Example
“They built an extension at the back of the house for a new kitchen.”
Another example: “She asked her tutor for a short extension on the essay deadline.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Used for property, possessions, and rights inherited or passed down ('a stretching out'); broadly the act of extending, an added part ('a house extension'), or extra time ('an extension on a deadline'). Common in construction, telephones ('dial extension 204') and computing ('file extension'). Neutral to formal.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Late Latin 'extensio', from 'extendere' 'to stretch out' (ex- 'out' + tendere 'stretch'); 14th century.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- contraction
- reduction
- shortening
Related Words
Common Collocations
- file extension
- time extension
- hair extension
- phone extension
- building extension
Word Forms
extend (v); extended; extending; extension (n); extensive (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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