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