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Meaning of prolongs
The primary meaning of the word "prolongs" is to extend or lengthen something in time or duration.
Etymology of prolongs
The word "prolongs" originates from the Latin words "pro" meaning "forward" or "onward" and "longus" meaning "long", with the suffix "-s" indicating a third person singular present tense verb form, and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of extending or lengthening something.
Synonyms
Definitions
- To extend the duration of something or to make it last longer
- * To lengthen or extend something in space or time
Usage Examples
- The doctor's appointment prolongs the patient's stay in the hospital
- * The bad weather prolongs the construction project's completion date
- * The teacher's explanation prolongs the lesson beyond the expected time
Antonyms
shortens
reduces
lessens
decreases
diminishes
minimizes
curtails
cuts
trims
prunes
shrinks
contracts
abbreviates
abridges
condenses
compresses
accelerates
hastens
quickens
expedites
facilitates
streamlines