(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
When something ~s or when you ~ it, it increases in length.
The evening shadows were ~ing...
She began to walk faster, but he ~ed his stride to keep up with her...
? shorten
VERB: V, V n
2.
When something ~s or when you ~ it, it lasts for a longer time than it did previously.
Vacations have ~ed and the work week has shortened...
The council does not support ~ing the school day to fit in other activities.
? shorten
VERB: V, V n