What prolongation means?
transitive verb. 1 : to lengthen in time : continue. 2 : to lengthen in extent, scope, or range.
Is prolonger a word?
Yes, prolonger is in the scrabble dictionary.
What do you mean by surmounted?
transitive verb. 1 : to prevail over : overcome surmount an obstacle. 2 : to get to the top of : climb.
How do you use prolonged?
Prolonged sentence example
- After a prolonged silence, she hugged him again.
- After a prolonged moment, she inhaled deeply.
- A prolonged and general silence followed.
- After a prolonged pause, Jackson ran a hand through his hair and inhaled deeply.
How long is a prolonged amount of time?
A prolonged event or situation continues for a long time, or for longer than expected. a prolonged period of low interest rates.
What is mean by flag staff?
flagstaff
Definition of flagstaff (Entry 1 of 2) : a staff on which a flag is hoisted.
Is surmounted a real word?
to mount upon; get on the top of; mount upon and cross over: to surmount a hill. to get over or across (barriers, obstacles, etc.).
What is a good sentence for the word prolonged?
1. They prolonged their visit by a few days. 2. Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer.
What is a prolonged sentence?
lengthened in time; extended; drawn out. Examples of Prolonged in a sentence. 1. The meeting was prolonged because we were waiting for our boss to arrive. 2.
What are some examples of drought?
Here’s a look at seven extreme droughts that have occurred in the past decade:
- Australia’s one-in-a-thousand-year drought.
- Spain imports water by ship.
- Northern India’s groundwater loss can be seen from space.
- The dark side of China’s boom.
- Mesopotamian nightmare.
- Southeastern Brazil on the brink.
- Turning now to California.
What is an example of drought?
Drought is defined as a long period of time when there is no rain. An example of drought is August in the desert. A period of below average rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell. (by extension, informal) A longer than expected term without success, particularly in sport.