n. Function: noun
1 the act or state of extending or being extended FF1C; a one-month extension of the price freeze seems likely FF1E;
Synonyms: elongation, lengthening, production, prolongation, prolongment, protraction
Related Words: continuation, continuing; drawing out, stretch, stretch-out
Contrasted Words: abridgment, shortening; contraction, curtailment, shrinking
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Synonyms: EXPANSION 2, enlargement, spread
Related Words: augmentation, increase; spreading out
Contrasted Words: abridgment, curtailment; reduction
Antonyms: contraction
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Synonyms: RANGE 2, ambit, compass, extent, orbit, purview, radius, reach, scope, sweep
Related Words: magnitude, size, spread; comprehensiveness
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Synonyms: ANNEX , arm, block, ell, wing