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 phrases

These 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.

Examples of a long way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

A little bit of walking every day can go a long way, especially for your digestive system. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026

But, yes, quality wins also would go a long way toward further erasing doubts. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Reflecting on 12 years as a business — four of those with KC area locations — Harb admits that the brand has come a long way. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Acknowledge Your Guests in Meaningful Ways A little consideration goes a long way. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for a long way

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway