Long

Meaning

having great length; extended in distance or time

Measuring a great distance from end to end; lasting for a large amount of time.

Example Sentences

The long road stretched for miles ahead.

They waited a long time for the train.

Example Expressions

in the long run

Synonyms

lengthy, extended, elongated, prolonged, tall

Entry 1

lengthy, extended, elongated

Entry 2

lengthy, extended, prolonged, tall

Antonyms

short, brief, compact

Entry 1

short, brief, compact

Entry 2

short, brief

Collocations

long time, long way, long road, long journey, long hair

Entry 1

long time, long way, long road

Entry 2

long time, long road, long journey, long hair