easy
We can lengthen the rope by adding another piece.
What does Lengthen mean?
Lengthen means to make or become longer.
Dictionary definition
To make something longer or become longer.
Example sentences
Lengthen in a sentence
medium
The teacher asked us to lengthen our answers with details.
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Writers lengthen a paragraph by adding clear examples and evidence.
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Practice 1
What does lengthen mean?
Lengthen means increase length or time.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lengthen?
Extend is close in meaning to lengthen.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite of lengthen?
Shorten is the opposite of lengthen.
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Lengthen
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length · uhn · strongest beat: length
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WordLengthen.
Partverb.
MeaningLengthen means to make or become longer.
ExampleExample: We can lengthen the rope by adding another piece.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- length · uhn
- Strongest beat
- length
- Ending
- uhn
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on length.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Lengthen word family
Base word
lengthen
verb
lengthen
Base form.
verb
lengthens
Makes or becomes longer now or often.
verb
lengthened
Made or became longer in the past.
verb
lengthening
Making or becoming longer now.
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Hint for students
Lengthen means to make or become longer.
Common mix-up
Lengthen is not the same as shorten. Lengthen means lengthen means to make or become longer.
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Read this model sentence: The teacher asked us to lengthen our answers with details. Clue words: teacher, asked, answers. Underline clue words that show why lengthen fits instead of shorten. Now write one new sentence that shows lengthen without using the word lengthen. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lengthen?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The teacher asked us to lengthen our answers with details." Why does lengthen fit better than shorten?
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