prolonged
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.lasting for a long time, especially longer than usual.
adj.continuing for a notably long period; extended in duration or time.
Simple“The country suffered through a prolonged period of dry weather this summer.”
In context“The patient required a prolonged recovery period following the surgery, as the complications had been more severe than the medical team initially anticipated.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.the past tense of 'prolong', meaning you made something last for more time.
v.the past tense and past participle of the transitive verb 'prolong', indicating the act of extending the duration of an event or state.
Simple“They prolonged their stay by two days because they liked the city so much.”
In context“The mediator's intervention effectively prolonged the negotiations, allowing both parties to reconsider their positions before the final deadline.”
Usage prolonged dry · prolonged heat · prolonged hot
“Meanwhile, Western Europe experienced its hottest ever June and July, with prolonged hot and dry conditions fuelling extreme wildfires across the region.”
“While drought is driven by prolonged dry weather, water scarcity occurs when demand for water outstrips the available supply.”