lengthening

The word “lengthening” has 3 syllables: length-en-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈlɛŋkθənɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for lengthening?

In the thesaurus, “lengthening” has 16 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lengthening along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lengthening

amplifying
attenuating
drawing out
elongating
elongation
enlarging
expanding
extending
extension
increasing
outstretching
prolongation
prolonging
protracting
stretching
thinning

Antonyms for lengthening

abbreviating
abbreviation
abridgement
abridging
abridgment
curtailing
curtailment
cutback
cutting
cutting back
decreasing
diminishing
lessening
reducing
shortening
thickening

Meanings of lengthening

verb
1. To make longer, to extend the length of.
2. To become longer.
noun
1. The process of growing longer.
2. A type of sound change when a sound (especially a vowel) lengthens.

Example Sentences

The tailor is lengthening the hem of the dress for a better fit.
We noticed the lengthening shadows as evening approached.
They are lengthening the bridge to improve traffic flow.
The lengthening of daylight hours signals the arrival of spring.
He kept lengthening his explanation, making the meeting run over time.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lengthening, such as: abbreviating, abbreviation, abridgement, abridging, abridgment, amplifying, attenuating.

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