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lengthening
UK
/ˈleŋθənɪŋ/
US
/ˈlɛŋθənɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈleŋθənɪŋ/
US
/ˈlɛŋθənɪŋ/
Synonyms
drawing out
lengthy (rare)
growing longer
lengthenings
pl
The lengthening of the days is noticeable in spring.
Удлинение дней заметно весной.
Additional translations
lengthening
Gerund
lengthened
Past Simple
lengthened
Past Participle
lengthening
Gerund
UK
/ˈleŋθən/
US
/ˈlɛŋθən/
The tailor will lengthen the trousers.
Портной удлинит брюки.
They decided to lengthen their stay by a few days.
Они решили продлить своё пребывание на несколько дней.
Additional translations
Definitions
The lengthening shadows stretched across the field.
The lengthening of the days is noticeable as spring approaches.
The lengthening of the skirt was necessary to comply with the dress code.
The tailor will lengthen the dress to fit her height.
The days lengthen as summer approaches.