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.
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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