prolong
/prəˈlɔːŋ/
pro · long
prə · ˈlɔːŋ
English Definition
v. to extend the duration of something
Significado en Español
prolongar
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro (forward) + long (long)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “prolong”:
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A
shorten
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B
extend
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C
begin
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D
finish
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B — extend.
“prolong” means v. to extend the duration of something
Common questions about “prolong”
What does “prolong” mean?
prolong — v. to extend the duration of something. In Chinese: 延长，拖延.
How do you pronounce “prolong”?
prolong is pronounced /prəˈlɔːŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pro · long.
Is “prolong” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. prolong appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “prolong”?
pro (forward) + long (long)
