protracted
Word-form referencesprotract
Pronunciations (3)
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/pɹəˈtɹæk.tɪd/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/pɹoʊˈtɹæk.tɪd/
Pronunciation notes
- Canada
- General-American
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/pɹəˈtɹæk.tɪd/
Pronunciation notes
- Canada
- General-American
Adjective
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
- Synonyms
- Examples
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a protracted and bitter dispute
... inheritance of protracted misery ...
More examples (1)
The gleefully sadistic killer pushes Jaime into a fight, telling him that he slept with Cersei, and after a protracted struggle, even sinks his blade into Jaime’s side. But it turns out that a metal hand can be valuable in battle, after all, and Jaime uses it to help sink his own sword into Euron’s stomach
Adjective
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
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a drawn-out argument
an extended discussion
More examples (3)
a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law
a prolonged and bitter struggle
protracted negotiations
Word forms
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