Lengthened: meaning, definitions and examples

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lengthened

[ ˈleŋkθənd ]

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in speech

To make something longer in extent or duration.

Synonyms

extend, prolong, stretch

Examples of usage

He lengthened the rope by tying another piece to it.
The teacher asked the students to lengthen their essays by adding more details.

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in time

To extend the duration of something.

Synonyms

extend, prolong, stretch

Examples of usage

The meeting was lengthened to allow for more discussion.
The company decided to lengthen the workday to meet the deadline.

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in distance

The measurement or extent of something from end to end.

Synonyms

distance, extent, stretch

Examples of usage

The lengthened of the bridge is 300 meters.
She noted the lengthened of the hallway in her design plans.

Translations

Translations of the word "lengthened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alongado

🇮🇳 लंबा किया हुआ

🇩🇪 verlängert

🇮🇩 diperpanjang

🇺🇦 подовжений

🇵🇱 wydłużony

🇯🇵 延長された

🇫🇷 allongé

🇪🇸 alargado

🇹🇷 uzatılmış

🇰🇷 연장된

🇸🇦 ممدود

🇨🇿 prodloužený

🇸🇰 predĺžený

🇨🇳 延长的

🇸🇮 podaljšan

🇮🇸 lengdur

🇰🇿 ұзартылған

🇬🇪 გაგრძელებული

🇦🇿 uzadılmış

🇲🇽 alargado

Word origin

The word 'lengthen' is derived from the Middle English word 'lengþenen', which is a combination of 'lengþ' (length) and the suffix '-en' (to make). The concept of extending or making something longer has been in use for centuries, with the word evolving to its current form in modern English.