English / word
prolonged
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
To extend in duration; to cause something to last longer.
In context
01
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
02
Prolonged discussions often delay decisions.
Synonyms
extend,lengthen,protract
Antonyms
shorten,curtail,abbreviate
Collocations
prolong life,prolong life expectancy,prolong agony
Verb forms
Past: prolonged · Past participle: prolonged · -ing: prolonging