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prolonged

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prəˈlɔŋd/ · UK /prəˈlɒŋd/

prolonged means: Continuing for a long time, often longer than usual or wanted.

adjective

LASTING LONGB2

Continuing for a long time, often longer than usual or wanted.

  • There was a prolonged silence.
  • She returned to work after a prolonged illness.
  • Prolonged exposure to loud noise can damage your hearing.

Similar words: lengthy, extended, long-lasting, protracted

Opposites: brief, short

Common phrases: prolonged illness, prolonged exposure, prolonged silence

Questions about prolonged

What does prolonged mean?

Continuing for a long time, often longer than usual or wanted.

What is prolonged in other languages?

Türkçe: uzun süreli · Español: prolongado · Français: prolongé · Deutsch: lang anhaltend · Italiano: prolungato · 日本語: 長期の

How do you pronounce prolonged?

In American English /prəˈlɔŋd/; in British English /prəˈlɒŋd/.

How do you use prolonged in a sentence?

There was a prolonged silence. She returned to work after a prolonged illness.

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