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elongated

UK
/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪd/
US
/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪd/

Translations

elongatedadjective
more elongated
Comp.
most elongated
Super.
UK
/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪd/
US
/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪd/
The elongated shape of the building made it stand out in the city skyline.
Удлинённая форма здания выделяла его на фоне городского горизонта.
Synonyms
tall
extended
slender
thin
lengthened
stretched
Antonyms
shortened
compact
elongatedpast participle
UK
/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪd/
US
/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪd/
Functions as an adjective formed from the past participle of the verb “elongate”.
Synonyms
stretched-out
stretched
extended
lengthened
lanky
lank
thin
narrow
tapered
attenuated
slender
oblong
protracted
drawn-out
elongate (as adjective form)
long
longish
elongateverb

elongated

Past Simple

elongated
Past Simple
elongated
Past Participle
elongating
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪt/
US
/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪt/
The tailor can elongate the sleeves of the jacket.
Портной может удлинять рукава пиджака.
Synonyms
expand
prolong
stretch
lengthen
extend
Antonyms
shorten

Definitions

elongatedadjective
Unusually long in relation to its width.
The artist painted an elongated figure that stretched across the canvas.
Stretched or extended in length.
The elongated shadow of the tree reached across the lawn as the sun set.
Phonetics: lengthened in articulation; pronounced with a long sound.
The teacher demonstrated the difference between a short and an elongated vowel.
elongatedpast participle
Having been lengthened; extended or stretched out.
The elongated cable now reached across the entire room.
elongateverb
To make something longer, especially in relation to its width.
The artist decided to elongate the figure's neck to give it a more elegant appearance.
To extend or stretch out in length.
The shadows began to elongate as the sun set behind the hills.
To become longer; to lengthen.
Under constant tension, the cable will gradually elongate.
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