protracted

CEFRB2

/pɹəˈtɹæk.tɪd/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Lasting longer than expected or necessary.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Examples

  • Because of the protracted depression, many workers are unemployed.

  • Their interview was protracted beyond that at which they usually parted.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /pɹoʊˈtɹæk.tɪd/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. simple past and past participle of protract

More examples

In context

  • a protracted and bitter dispute

  • ... inheritance of protracted misery ...

Synonyms

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