prolonged

adjectiveB2 · Upper-intermediate

Lasting a long time, longer than expected.

Meaning of «prolonged»

adjective

lasting a long time, longer than expected

The strike caused a prolonged delay at the factory.

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The difference between similar words

lasting a large amount of time

longthe usual word, for size or timeIt was a long day.

lengthylong, often too long or boringWe had a lengthy meeting.

prolongedcontinuing longer than usual, often unpleasantHe suffered a prolonged illness.

Word family

prolong B2 · verbprolongation C1 · nounprolonged B2 · adjective

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