lengthened
The word “lengthened” has 2 syllables: length-ened
It's pronounced as /ˈlɛŋkθənd/
What is synonym and antonym for lengthened?
In the thesaurus, “lengthened” has 13 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lengthened along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lengthened
- amplified
- attenuated
- drew out
- elongated
- enlarged
- expanded
- extended
- increased
- outstretched
- prolonged
- protracted
- stretched
- thinned
Antonyms for lengthened
- abbreviated
- abridged
- curtailed
- cut
- cut back
- decreased
- diminished
- lessened
- reduced
- shortened
- thickened
Meanings of lengthened
- verb
- To make longer, to extend the length of.
- To become longer.
Example Sentences
- He lengthened the curtains to reach the floor.
- The speech was lengthened to include recent developments.
- They lengthened the school day by thirty minutes.
- Her shadow lengthened as the sun began to set.
- The writer lengthened the novel with an additional chapter.
On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lengthened, such as: abbreviated, abridged, amplified, attenuated, curtailed, cut, cut back.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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