ஆங்கிலம்

extension

gb/ɪkstˈɛnʃən/ us/ɪkstˈɛnʃən/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2200
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
1

Extra time given

Extra time that is given after the first time limit is over.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: grant [someone] an extension
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'extension' with 'expansion' — 'extension' is about extra time or length, while 'expansion' is about becoming bigger or wider.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
prolongation (More formal and less common than 'extension'.) | continuation (Focuses on something continuing rather than extra time being officially granted.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
termination (Refers to ending something, the opposite of allowing more time.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
grant an extension |apply for an extension |deadline extension |request an extension
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business |education |daily life |time |work
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The professor gave me a one-week extension on my essay.
  • We requested an extension for the project deadline.
  • You can apply for an extension if you need more time to file your taxes.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I got an extension for my homework.
  • She asked for an extension to finish the job.
  • We need an extension to complete the work.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
2

Added length or part

Something that you add to make something longer or bigger.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: an extension to [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'extension' (adding length) with 'annex' (a separate building or section).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
addition (General term for something added; not specific to length.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
shortening (The act of making something shorter, opposite of adding length.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
hair extension |building extension |extension cord
கருப்பொருள்கள்
construction |technology |daily_life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • They built a new extension to the kitchen.
  • I bought a hair extension for the wedding.
  • We used an extension cord to connect the lamp.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The house has a new extension.
  • I need an extension cord for my computer.
  • She wore a hair extension.
பெயர்ச்சொல் technical B2 entity
3

File type suffix

Letters at the end of a file name that tell you the kind of file it is.

பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'extension' with 'attachment' in computing; they are different concepts.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
suffix (In computing, can mean the same as 'extension', but also used in linguistics.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
file extension |.jpg extension |.docx extension
கருப்பொருள்கள்
technology |communication
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The file has a .pdf extension.
  • Change the file extension to .txt before uploading.
  • Some programs cannot open files with that extension.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • This file has a .jpg extension.
  • What is the extension of this file?
  • I changed the file extension to .docx.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
4

Internal phone line

An extra phone line in the same building as the main phone line.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
branch line (More technical and less common term for internal phone line.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
call an extension |dial an extension number
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication |work
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Please dial extension 302 for customer service.
  • He works in HR; his extension is 215.
  • I was transferred to another extension.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Please call me at extension 105.
  • Her office has its own extension.
  • You can reach him on extension 302.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
extension
IPA
GB/ɪkstˈɛnʃən/
US/ɪkstˈɛnʃən/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
ex - ten - sion (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: extension
  • Plural: extension, extensions
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
extensions noun
Core family
extend verb B1 extensive adjective B2 extensively adverb B2
Related words
extent noun B1 extendable adjective
Advanced or less common
extensible adjective extensibility noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

get an extension

1
/ɡˈɛt ən ɪkstˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase

Receive more time allowed

To be given more time to do something after the original deadline.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • I managed to get an extension on my rent payment.
  • She got an extension for her visa application.

hair extensions

1
/hˈɛɹ ɪkstˈɛnʃənz/
fixed phrase

Added hair pieces for length/volume

Pieces of hair that are added to your own hair to make it longer or thicker.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She wore hair extensions for her wedding day.
  • Hair extensions can be made from real or synthetic hair.

extension cord

1
/ɪkstˈɛnʃən kˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase

Electrical cable extender

A long wire with plugs that lets you bring electricity to a place farther away.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • We used an extension cord to plug in the lights outside.
  • We used an extension cord to hang lights in the garden.
  • The vacuum cleaner couldn't reach without an extension cord.
  • The fan wouldn’t reach the bed, so she plugged it into an extension cord.
  • Make sure the extension cord is rated for outdoor use.

மீண்டும் வரவேற்கிறோம்!

தொடர்ந்து செல்ல தயவுசெய்து உள்நுழையவும்

உங்களிடம் கணக்கு இல்லையா? சைன் அப் செய்யுங்கள்