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Definition of prolonged - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
durationlasting for a long time or longer than expected
- The meeting was prolonged and tedious.
- The prolonged silence made everyone uncomfortable.
- His prolonged absence raised concerns among his friends.
Expressions with prolonged
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lengthy and intense questioning session
The prolonged interrogation left the witness exhausted and anxious.
designed to release medicine slowly over time
The doctor prescribed a prolonged-release tablet for pain.
Origin of prolonged
Latin, pro (forward) + longus (long)
Terms with prolonged included in their meaning
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door noise
sound that is squeaky and prolonged
prolonged duration
last unnecessarily long
climate
any prolonged period of cold climate
camping
prepare an outdoor area for a prolonged stay
emotional state
exhausted from prolonged stress or overwork
time
prolonged over a period of time
pain
painful feeling from slight injury or prolonged unease
scarcity
prolonged shortage of something needed
extended activity
any prolonged or challenging activity
enduring
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
psychology
state of exhaustion from prolonged stress
loud noise
loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
speech pattern
slow speech with prolonged vowel sounds
prolonged focus
think, speak, or write about something for a long time
conflict
engage in prolonged conflict or hostility
ongoing conflict
engaged in a prolonged and bitter conflict
prolonged hunger
experience a lack of food over time
distress
prolonged cry of pain or sorrow
legal
prolonged conflict involving legal proceedings
metaphor
person who undertakes prolonged challenging tasks
sound
loud deep prolonged sound
economic decline
undergo a sudden severe or prolonged fall in price, value, or amount
conflict
engage in a prolonged conflict or struggle
cry loudly
emit a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger
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- French:prolongé, ...
- German:langwierig, ...
- Italian:prolungato, ...
- Spanish:prolongado, ...
- Portuguese:prolongado, ...
- Chinese:持续的, ...
- Japanese:長引く, ...
- Arabic:مُطَوَّل, ...
- Hebrew:מְמוּשָׁךְ, ...
- Russian:длительный, ...
- Ukrainian:тривалий, ...
- Hindi:दीर्घ, ...
Definition of prolong - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
durationmake something last longer
- She took measures to prolong her vacation by a few days..
- The medication can prolong the patient's life.
- They decided to prolong their stay at the resort.
Expressions with prolong
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make suffering last longer unnecessarily
He decided not to prolong the agony and told the truth.
Origin of prolong
Latin, prolongare (to extend)
View all translations of prolong
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- French:prolonger, ...
- German:verlängern, ...
- Italian:prolungare, ...
- Spanish:extender, ...
- Portuguese:estender, ...
- Chinese:延长, ...
- Japanese:延長する, ...
- Arabic:أَطَالَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַאֲרִיךְ, ...
- Russian:продлить, ...
- Ukrainian:подовжити, ...
- Hindi:लंबा करना, ...
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