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    prolonged
    /prəˈlɒŋd/

    adjective

    • 1. continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy: "the region suffered a prolonged drought"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROLONGED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Prolonged means continuing for a long time, such as a prolonged illness or use of a drug. See examples, pronunciation, and translations of prolonged in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prolongedProlonged Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Prolonged means continuing for a notably long time or extended in duration. See examples of prolonged in sentences, synonyms, word history, and related entries.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROLONG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Prolong is a verb that means to make something last a longer time. Prolonged is the adjective form of prolong, and it can describe a long period of time or a condition that lasts for a long time.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prolongProlong Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jun 14, 2012 · Prolong means to lengthen in time or extent, especially beyond usual limits. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for prolong.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › prolongedPROLONGED Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    lasting a long time; lengthy: Regular or prolonged absence from school without a valid reason may result in the absentee being barred from examinations. lengthened or extended in time or space: Technological innovations in the ICU have led to artificially prolonged life, with associated costs.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › prolongedProlonged - definition of prolonged by The Free Dictionary

    Prolonged means drawn-out, lengthened or extended in time. Find the origin, usage and examples of the word, as well as translations in Spanish and other languages.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › prolongPROLONG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer: to prolong one's stay abroad. Antonyms: abbreviate. to make longer in spatial extent: to prolong a line. prolong. / prəˈlɒŋ; ˌprəʊlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən / verb. tr to lengthen in duration or space; extend. Discover More. Derived Forms. proˈlongment, noun. prolongation, noun.