How to Use "Extension" with Example Sentences

extension (n): extra time; a part that is added to something else

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Used with adjectives:

"The teacher granted a longer extension on the project."
(longer)

"They gave the star player a contract extension."
(contract)

"This policy is a further extension of government power."
(further, gradual)

Used with verbs:

"He asked for a project extension."
(asked, applied)

"We requested an extension of the agreement."
(requested)

"They are negotiating a contract extension."
(be + negotiating, be + signing)

"She received an extension on her paper."
(received, got, be + granted)

"The professor gave the class an extension on the assignment."
(gave, granted)