\ ˈlȯŋ
\
\
longer\
ˈlȯŋ-gər
also -ər
\; longest\
ˈlȯŋ-gəst
also -əst
\
also -ər
\; longest\
ˈlȯŋ-gəst
also -əst
\
Definition of long
(Entry 1 of 9)
1a
: extending for a considerable distance
a long coastline
b
: having greater length than usual
a long corridor
c
: having greater height than usual : tall
d
: having a greater length than breadth : elongated
e
: having a greater length than desirable or necessary
the column is one line too long
f
: full-length
long pants
2a
: having a specified length
six feet long
b
: forming the chief linear dimension
the long side of the room
3a
: extending over a considerable time
a long friendship
b
: having a specified duration
two hours long
c
: prolonged beyond the usual time
a long look
d
: lasting too long : tedious
a long explanation
4a
: containing many items in a series
a long list
b
: having a specified number of units
300 pages long
c
: consisting of a greater number or amount than usual : large
was married, and had a long family— A. T. Quiller-Couch
5a
of a speech sound
: having a relatively long duration
b
: being the member of a pair of similarly spelled vowel or vowel-containing sounds that is descended from a vowel long in duration
long a in fate long i in sign
c
of a syllable in prosody
(1)
: of relatively extended duration
(2)
: bearing a stress or accent
a long syllable
6
: having the capacity to reach, extend, or travel a considerable distance
a long left jab tried to hit the long ball
7
: larger or longer than the standard
a long count by the referee
8a
: extending far into the future
the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts— H. W. Longfellow
b
: extending beyond what is known
a long guess
c
: payable after a considerable period
a long note
9
: possessing a high degree or a great deal of something specified : strong
long on common sense
10a
: of an unusual degree of difference between the amounts wagered on each side
long odds
b
: of or relating to the larger amount wagered
take the long end of the bet
11
: subject to great odds
take a long chance for a large reward— W. P. Webb
12
: owning or accumulating securities or goods especially in anticipation of an advance in prices
they are now long on wheat take a long position in steel
long in the tooth
not long for
: past one's best days : old
She'a a little long in the tooth for those kinds of antics.
: having little time left to do or enjoy something
His grandfather is not long for this world.
long
adverbDefinition of long (Entry 2 of 9)
1
: for or during a long time
long a popular hangout
2
: at or to a long distance : far
long-traveled
3
: for the duration of a specified period
month-long all summer long
4
: at a point of time far before or after a specified moment or event
was excited long before the big day
5
: after or beyond a specified or implied time
didn't stay longer than midnight
6
: for a considerable distance
threw the ball long
7
: in or into a long position (as on a market)
long
nounDefinition of long (Entry 3 of 9)
1
: a long period of time
2
: a long syllable
3
: one taking a long position especially in a security or commodity market
4a
longs plural
: long trousers
b
: a size in clothing for tall men
long
verb (1)
longed; longing\
ˈlȯŋ-iŋ
\
\
Definition of long (Entry 4 of 9)
: to feel a strong desire or craving especially for something not likely to be attained
they long for peace longing to return home
long
verb (2)
longed; longing; longs
Definition of long (Entry 5 of 9)
long
abbreviationDefinition of long (Entry 6 of 9)
Long
biographical name (1)
\ ˈlȯŋ
\
\
Definition of Long (Entry 7 of 9)
Crawford Williamson 1815–1878 American surgeon
Long
biographical name (2)Definition of Long (Entry 8 of 9)
Hu*ey
\
ˈhyü-ē
\
Pierce 1893–1935 American politician
\
Pierce 1893–1935 American politician
Long
biographical name (3)Definition of Long (Entry 9 of 9)
Stephen Harriman 1784–1864 American army officer and explorer
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Other Words from long
Adjective
longness
\
ˈlȯŋ-nəs
\
noun
\
noun
Verb (1)
longer
\
ˈlȯŋ-ər
\
noun
\
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for long
Synonyms: Adjective
Synonyms: Noun
- aeon
- (or eon),
- age,
- blue moon,
- coon's age,
- cycle,
- donkey's years
- [chiefly British],
- eternity,
- forever,
- months,
- moon
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of long in a Sentence
Adjective
The bridge is the longest in the world.
We drove a long distance.
the long side of the building
The whale was 50 feet long.
“How long was the race?” “The race was five miles long.”
They've had a long and happy marriage.
She finds it hard to sit still for long periods of time.
The company has a long tradition of serving its customers well.
A day is 24 hours long.
The team has had a long streak of wins.
Adverb
The extra food she brought did not last long.
They'll have to wait a bit longer.
The mall has long been a popular hangout for teenagers.
They have long been devoted friends.
It's been so long since we've seen each other.
It's been much too long since we've seen each other.
That meeting was way too long.
We had to leave long before we were ready to go.
We talked all night long.
events that occurred long before the discovery of America
Noun
they should be here before long
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More Definitions for long
long
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of long
(Entry 1 of 2)
: extending a great distance from one end to the other end : not short
: extending a specified distance : having a specified length
: lasting or continuing for a great amount of time
long
adverbEnglish Language Learners Definition of long (Entry 2 of 2)
: for or during a long time : for many years, days, hours, etc.
: for a specified period of time
: at a time far before or after a specified moment or event
See the full definition for long in the English Language Learners Dictionary
long
adjective
\ ˈlȯŋ
\
\
longer\
ˈlȯŋ-gər
\; longest\
ˈlȯŋ-gəst
\
Kids Definition of long
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: of great length from end to end : not short
a long hallway
2
: lasting for some time : not brief
a long friendship a long wait
3
: being more than the usual length
a long book
4
: having a stated length (as in distance or time)
40 feet long an hour long
5
: of, relating to, or being one of the vowel sounds \ā, ē, ī, ō, ü\ and sometimes \ä\ and \ȯ\
long
adverbKids Definition of long (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: for or during a long time
Were you away long?
2
: for the whole length of
I slept all night long.
3
: at a distant point of time
long ago
long
nounKids Definition of long (Entry 3 of 4)
: a long time
They'll be here before long.
long
verb
longed; longing
Kids Definition of long (Entry 4 of 4)
: to wish for something very much
She longed for the sound of Mama's strong and assured laughter.— Pam Muñoz Ryan, Esperanza Rising
long
adjectiveLegal Definition of long
: owning or accumulating securities, goods, or commodities especially in anticipation of a rise in prices
a buyer long on wheat
— compare short
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