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Vocabulary Entry
lengthening
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of making something longer.
Example Sentences
"The lengthening of days indicates that summer is approaching."
"The lengthening of his recovery time was unexpected."
"She noticed the lengthening shadows as the sun began to set."
V
verb
To make something longer or to become longer.
Example Sentences
"They are lengthening the meeting to cover all agenda items."
"The coach decided to lengthen the warm-up period."
"As the seasons change, the days start lengthening."