long time (A2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /lɔŋ taɪm/
Definition
A considerable or extended period.
Examples
It's been a long time since we last met.
I haven't seen him in a long time.
After a long time, she finally returned home.
How to Use long time
- for a long time (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating a considerable duration. — "She waited for a long time."
- a long time ago (collocation)
- Referring to a past event or period. — "Dinosaurs lived a long time ago."
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