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Extended vs Heightened - What's the difference?

extended | heightened |

As verbs the difference between extended and heightened

is that extended is past tense of extend while heightened is past tense of heighten.

As adjectives the difference between extended and heightened

is that extended is longer in length or extension; elongated while heightened is increased in intensity or concentration; elevated, stepped-up.

extended

English

Verb

(head)
  • (extend)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • longer in length or extension; elongated
  • stretched out or pulled out; expanded
  • lasting longer; protracted
  • having a large scope or range; extensive
  • (of a typeface) wider than usual

    • heightened

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (heighten)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • increased in intensity or concentration; elevated, stepped-up