# elongate vs elongated

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### elongate
*adjective · IPA /ɪˈlɒŋ.ɡeɪt/ · frequency rank #37,903*
Elongated, extended, lengthened; (especially biology) having a long and slender form.

### elongated
*adjective · frequency rank #18,298*
Extensive in length (physical distance, or time).

## Source
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