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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Apple has come a long way under his stewardship, launching some of its most important products, such as the Apple Watch and MacBook Neo.
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Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
But the North Korean leader is playing host from a position of rare strength, and his country has come a long way since Xi Jinping’s last visit seven years ago.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 8 June 2026
Things have gotten better in recent years, but most people say Hollywood still has a long way to go.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Adequate sleep and reducing stress levels can also go a long way in boosting immunity and promoting overall well-being.
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Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
But the North Korean leader is playing host from a position of rare strength, and his country has come a long way since Xi Jinping’s last visit seven years ago.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 8 June 2026
Things have gotten better in recent years, but most people say Hollywood still has a long way to go.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Adequate sleep and reducing stress levels can also go a long way in boosting immunity and promoting overall well-being.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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