long (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /lɔŋ/

Definition

Measuring a great distance from end to end.

Examples

• This is a long road.

• She has long hair.

• He gave a long speech.

How to Use long

long for (phrasal verb)

To want something very much. — "He longs for his home country."

for a long time (collocation)

For an extended period. — "She has lived here for a long time."

all day long (collocation)

Throughout the entire day. — "He worked all day long."

Synonyms of long

Words with a similar meaning to long:

• extended
• lengthy
• extensive
• prolonged

Antonyms of long

Words with the opposite meaning to long:

• short
• brief

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