C2
lengthen vs prolong
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lengthenverb/ˈleŋk.θən/ | Meaning to make something longer, or to become longer | Goes with lengthen a skirt | Example We need to lengthen the runway so bigger planes can land. |
| prolongverb/prəˈlɑːŋ/ | Meaning to make something last longer | Goes with prolong life | Example We decided to prolong our stay in Da Lat by two more days. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
New treatments can life by several years.