Lengthening — synonyms, lengthening antonyms, definition

1. lengthening (Noun)

3 synonyms
perpetuation prolongation protraction
1 definition

lengthening (Noun) — The act of prolonging something. ex. "there was an indefinite lengthening of the peace talks"

2 types of
continuance continuation

2. lengthening (Verb)

1 antonym
shortening
2 definitions

lengthening (Verb) — Make longer. ex. "Lengthen this skirt, please"

lengthening (Verb) — Become long or longer. ex. "In Spring, the days lengthen"

2 types of
growing increasing
6 types
drawing out elongating extending prolonging protracting stretching