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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Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
The team acknowledges that its concept is still a long way from a real-world rollout, with significant advances in quantum computing hardware needed as a first step.
—New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2025
And honestly, beauty sleep and a good meal go a long way in feeling and looking my best on game day.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Introducing anti-aging ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, and peptides can go a long way, but building a consistent daily routine is just as important when caring for mature skin.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2025
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 29 Nov. 2025.
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