noun
1.
the act or state of extending or being extended
a one-month extension of the price freeze seems likely
Synonyms: elongation, lengthening, production, prolongation, prolongment, protraction
Related Word: continuation, continuing; drawing out, stretch, stretch-out
Contrasted words: abridgment, shortening; contraction, curtailment, shrinking
2.
Synonyms: expansion 2, enlargement, spread
Related Word: augmentation, increase; spreading out
Contrasted words: abridgment, curtailment; reduction
Antonyms: contraction
3.
Synonyms: range 2, ambit, compass, extent, orbit, purview, radius, reach, scope, sweep
Related Word: magnitude, size, spread; comprehensiveness
4.
Synonyms: annex , arm, block, ell, wing