noun
prolonging
Prolonging (noun) means the act of making something last longer. Example: “The prolonging of the negotiations frustrated both sides.”
noun
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The act of making something last longer.
"The prolonging of the negotiations frustrated both sides."
How to use prolonging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMaking something go on for longer.
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Word forms
- Plural
- prolongings
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The _____ of the negotiations frustrated both sides.
Rhymes for prolonging
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What does “prolonging” mean?
The word “prolonging” means the act of making something last longer. In plain terms, making something go on for longer.
How do you use “prolonging” in a sentence?
Here is “prolonging” used in a sentence: “The prolonging of the negotiations frustrated both sides.”
What part of speech is “prolonging”?
“Prolonging” is a noun.
What is the meaning of prolonging?
"prolonging" (noun) means the act of making something last longer.
