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Long

adjective
/lɔːŋ/

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

Related Vocabularies

apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
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having a great deal of money, resources, or assets
having a great deal of money; wealthy

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