Difference between Extended and Figurative

What is the difference between Extended and Figurative?

Extended as an adjective is longer in length or extension; elongated while Figurative as an adjective is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs".

Extended

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To increase in extent.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: longer in length or extension; elongated stretched out or pulled out; expanded lasting longer; protracted having a large scope or range; extensive wider than usual

Example sentence: One who is kind is sympathetic and gentle with others. He is considerate of others' feelings and courteous in his behavior. He has a helpful nature. Kindness pardons others' weaknesses and faults. Kindness is extended to all - to the aged and the young, to animals, to those low of station as well as the high.

Figurative

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs".Metaphorically so calledWith many figures of speechEmblematic

We hope you now know whether to use Extended or Figurative in your sentence.

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