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prolonged

/prəˈlɒŋd/
pro · longed prə · ˈlɒŋd
English Definition
adj. continuing for a long time
中文释义
延长的，持久的
Significado en Español
prolongado, duradero
한국어 뜻
장기간의, 지속된
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kéo dài, lâu dài
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Example Sentence

The drought caused prolonged water shortages.

这场干旱造成了长期的水资源短缺。

Synonyms
extended lengthy protracted
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “prolonged”:

  1. A brief
  2. B extended
  3. C short
  4. D sudden
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B — extended. “prolonged” means adj. continuing for a long time

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

After a ______ summer drought, the fields were dry and deeply cracked.

  1. A prolonged
  2. B brief
  3. C short
  4. D quick
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A — prolonged. “prolonged” means adj. continuing for a long time

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Common questions about “prolonged”

What does “prolonged” mean?

prolonged — adj. continuing for a long time. In Chinese: 延长的，持久的.

How do you pronounce “prolonged”?

prolonged is pronounced /prəˈlɒŋd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pro · longed.

How do you use “prolonged” in a sentence?

The drought caused prolonged water shortages. (这场干旱造成了长期的水资源短缺。)

What are synonyms for “prolonged”?

extended, lengthy, protracted — all close in meaning to prolonged (adj. continuing for a long time).

Is “prolonged” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. prolonged appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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