Which should you use, extended or extensive? The adjective extended may mean made larger, or long or longer than usual. The adjective extensive means covering or affecting a large area.
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She has just been released from an extensive stay at the hospital.
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| Correct: |
She has just been released from an extended stay at the hospital.
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He has made extended repairs to his house.
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| Correct: |
He has made extensive repairs to his house.
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