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prolonged

Pronunciation: [prəˈlɔŋd]

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Learn how to use prolonged in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “duration”

(adjective) when something lasts for a long time. If an event or situation goes on for much longer than you expected, it is prolonged.

Example

The meeting was prolonged because everyone had a lot of ideas to share.

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The fun didn't feel prolonged; it ended sooner than we wanted.

Example

Why do you think the rain was prolonged this afternoon?

Context: “extending time”

(verb) to make something last longer than it normally would. For example, if you postpone an event, you prolong it so it takes more time.

Example

They decided to prolong the deadline so everyone could finish their work.

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They didn't want to prolong the process any further; they needed to finish it quickly.

Example

How can we prolong the benefits of our hard work?

How to pronounce prolonged

Pronunciation: [prəˈlɔŋd]

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