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Definition of prolong

prolong

/prəˈlɒŋ/
pro · long
Adjective:prolonged
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Past Simple:prolonged
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Past Participle:prolonged
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Present Participle:prolonging
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prolong Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To extend the duration of something; to cause to continue for a longer time.

Example

"Regular maintenance and timely repairs will significantly prolong the lifespan of the engine."

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• Rhymes for prolong

• Nearby Words

prolifically
prolocutrix
prologue
prolong
prolongation
prolonged
prolongedly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle Ages from Old French prolonguer, from Late Latin prolongare ('to lengthen or extend'), formed from Latin pro- ('forward, forth') and longus ('long').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prolong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prolong
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