Prolong
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəʊˈlɒŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Prolong is a verb meaning (transitive) To extend in space or length.
Meaning
(transitive) To extend in space or length.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of.
- (transitive) To put off to a distant time; to postpone.
- (intransitive) To become longer; lengthen.
Example Sentences
Complaining prolongs one’s pain.
The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further.
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.”
Word Forms
- prolongs
- prolonging
- prolonged
Synonyms for prolong
Depending on context, synonyms include sustain, extend, protract.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include protract, extend, sustain, lengthen, stretch, expand.
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