extension

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ik stenshən)


extension
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Sense: Noun: act of extending
Synonyms:
lengthening, elongation, enlargement, prolonging, prolongation, augmentation, expansion Collocations, increase Collocations, protraction, dragging-out (informal)
Sense: Noun: something added
Synonyms:
annex Collocations, annexe (UK), addition Collocations, add-on, supplement Collocations, attachment Collocations, addendum, appendix Collocations
Sense: Noun: extra time
Synonyms:
extra time, more time, additional time, postponement, deferral, delay Collocations, injury time, stoppage time (UK), homework extension


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