JISUPOSTEnglish
ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Prolong

/pɹəʊˈlɒŋ/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To extend in space or length..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (transitive) To extend in space or length.
  2. (transitive) To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of.
  3. (transitive) To put off to a distant time; to postpone.
  4. (intransitive) To become longer; lengthen.

Example Sentences

Complaining prolongs one’s pain.
The departure was not unduly prolonged. In the road Mr. Love and the driver favoured the company with a brief chanty running. “Got it?—No, I ain't, 'old on,—Got it? Got it?—No, 'old on sir.”
The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further.

Synonyms for prolong

draw outsustainextendprotractkeep up

Antonyms for prolong

Related Words

protractdraw outextendkeep upsustainlengthenstretchexpandincreasecontinuemaintaindelayperpetuatepostponerenewproroguedragkeep alivecarry onpreserve

Word Forms

Usage Notes

Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.

Practice and Learn More

Add this word and synonyms to Word SearchSynonyms and antonymsBetter words by context

Frequently Asked Questions

What does prolong mean?

Prolong means (transitive) To extend in space or length..

What is a synonym for prolong?

Common synonyms include draw out, sustain, extend, protract.

What is the opposite of prolong?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use prolong in a sentence?

Complaining prolongs one’s pain.

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.