longer (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈlɔːŋɡər/, /ˈlɒŋɡər/
Definition
Measuring a great distance from end to end; extending or lasting for a great amount of time.
Examples
The flight was much longer than I expected.
We need a longer table to seat everyone.
He gave a longer explanation this time.
How to Use longer
- longer than (prepositional phrase)
- Used to compare the length or duration of two things. — "The train journey was longer than I had anticipated."
- no longer (collocation)
- Indicates that something that was true in the past is not true now. — "She is no longer working at the company."
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