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PROLONGING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Prolonging.

Prolonging - as a verb

Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

Example: "We prolonged our stay"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw outextendprotract
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lengthen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lengthen or extend in duration or space

Example: "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep upsustain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bear oncontinuepreserveuphold
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prolonging - as a noun

Prolongation

Example: "The gradual prolongings of the whale's visible jets — herman melville."

Example Sentences

"The prolonging of the meeting irritated the attendees."
"The prolonging of the trial resulted in additional costs for both parties."
"His constant prolonging of the project made his team miss the deadline."
"The prolonging of the negotiations only complicated the situation further."
"The patient's condition worsened due to the prolonging of the treatment."
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Word Game Points

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

PROLONGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PROLONGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prolonging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROLONGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PROLONGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prolonging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROLONGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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