for long

idiom

: for many years, days, hours, etc. : for a long time

I haven't known him for long.

Her life did not remain peaceful for long.

He won't be away for much longer.

Examples of for long in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Comments Traveling in a comfortable airport outfit is crucial, especially for long flights. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025

Available in 16 bright and neutral hues, including silver, pink, and black, these funky flats are made of a flexible and lightweight material that’s well-suited for long days of wear. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 8 May 2025

The outdoor dining area lies under a shaded pergola dripping with bougainvillea that is begging to be used for long lunches or late-night cocktails. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025

Gonzalez did multiple stints in rehab, Teresa said, but wasn’t able to stay sober for long. —Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for for long

• agung
• along
• belong
• birdsong
• furlong
• headlong
• headstrong
• lifelong
• plainsong
• prolong
• sarong
• tanjong