lengthen
/ˈlɛŋ(k)θən/
🔵 Intermediate
Word Statistics
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Standard vocabulary
Word FrequencyVery Common
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Syllables2
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
verb
1. To make longer, to extend the length of.
2. To become longer.
"The shadows on the lawn lengthened as the sun began to set."
≠ Antonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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