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PROLONGED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Prolonged.

Prolonged - as an adjective satellite

Relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

Example: "A drawn-out argument"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drawn-outextendedlengthyprotracted

Drawn out or made longer spatially

Example: "Picasso's elongated don quixote"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elongatedextendedlengthened

Prolonged - as a verb

To extend in space or length.

To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of

To put off to a distant time; to postpone.

Example: "The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further."

To become longer; lengthen.

Prolonged - as an adjective

Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.

Example Sentences

"He suffered from a prolonged illness."
"The prolonged drought caused a shortage of water."
"The prolonged wait made him impatient."
"Her prolonged absence worried her family."
"The prolonged discussion led to no conclusion."
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Word Game Points

Is PROLONGED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prolonged is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROLONGED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PROLONGED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prolonged is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROLONGED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PROLONGED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prolonged is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROLONGED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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