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Hello,I have one question...is this grammatically correct or can it be interpreted as correct in any way:He has extended knowledge about cars.I know I should use extensive, but is using extended really grammatically incorrect? I have found in the dictionary it could be used as an adjective(like - surgeons with extended experience).Thanks.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

I have one question...is this grammatically correct or can it be interpreted as correct in any way:

He has extended knowledge about cars.

I know I should use extensive Yes. It means 'wide', comprehensive'.

but is using extended really grammatically incorrect? No, the grammar is OK, but the meaning seems different. 'To extend' something means to make it longer, eg a ladder with a piece you can pull out to make it longer, or if you borrow a book for three weeks and then ask the library to extend the three weeks to six weeks.

I have found in the dictionary it could be used as an adjective(like - surgeons with extended experience). This sounds to me like the surgeons had experience, but they obtained more experience. It's not really something you'd commonly want to say.

Best wishes, Clive

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