a long way
noun
: a great distance
Their house is a long way (away) from here.
She went a long way to see him.
—often used figuratively in various phrasesThese changes will go a long way toward/towards making the system more efficient.
We've done a lot of work already, but we have a long way to go.
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The little bit of context added by diving into his musical upbringing goes a long way.
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Your interpretation of the rate climate, both now and over the next year, will go a long way toward determining which of these accounts is better for you.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Expanding affordable health insurance coverage would go a long way to address uncompensated care, and investments in regional care networks could help rural health care facilities share resources.
—Daniel R. George, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Your interpretation of the rate climate, both now and over the next year, will go a long way toward determining which of these accounts is better for you.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Expanding affordable health insurance coverage would go a long way to address uncompensated care, and investments in regional care networks could help rural health care facilities share resources.
—Daniel R. George, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for a long way
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“A long way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20long%20way. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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