What is "prolong" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 03-05-2026 by Wikilanguages.net

What does prolong mean in English? Meaning of prolong definition and abbreviation with examples.

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Meaning of "prolong": lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

Meaning: lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

Example: We prolonged our stay She extended her visit by another day The meeting was drawn out until midnight

Synonyms: draw out extend prolong protract

Hyponyms: extend spin spin out temporise temporize

Hypernyms: lengthen

Meaning: lengthen or extend in duration or space

Example: We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible prolong the treatment of the patient keep up the good work

Synonyms: keep up prolong sustain

Hyponyms: continue keep keep on retain

Hypernyms: bear on carry on continue preserve uphold