protracted

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(pro-tract-ed) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to prolong; lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual

Example Sentence

It was a protracted legal battle.

Synonyms

extend; draw out; lengthen; prolong

Antonyms

shorten; abbreviate

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protracted
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Rhymes

  • acted

  • attracted
  • compacted
  • detracted
  • distracted
  • enacted
  • exacted
  • extracted
  • impacted
  • protracted
  • reacted
  • redacted
  • retracted
  • subtracted
  • transacted

  • interacted
  • reenacted