Lengthening

Synonyms of lengthening

• extending
• elongating
• prolonging

Antonyms of lengthening

• shortening
• shrinking
• reducing

Collocations of lengthening

lengthening shadows

Frequency: 70 %

As the sun began to set, the lengthening shadows stretched across the lawn.

lengthening days

Frequency: 60 %

With the arrival of spring, we could feel the lengthening days and warmer weather.

lengthening hair

Frequency: 45 %

She decided to grow out her hair, and over time, she could see the lengthening hair reaching her shoulders.

lengthening skirt

Frequency: 35 %

The fashion trend this season seems to be the lengthening skirt, with many designers showcasing floor-length styles.

Idiomatic Expressions for lengthening

• Phrase: lengthening one's stride
  Meaning: to increase the distance covered with each step while walking or running
  Usage: In order to keep up with the group, she had to start lengthening her stride.