length

[lengkth, length, lenth] / lɛŋkθ, lɛŋθ, lɛnθ /

NOUN

extent of object, distance, time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breadth diameter dimension duration height limit magnitude mileage period piece portion quantity radius range section segment space span stretch term width

STRONG

compass continuance elongation endlessness expanse expansion extensiveness interval lastingness lengthiness linearity loftiness longitude longness measure orbit panorama purview reach realm remoteness season spaciousness stride tallness unit year

WEAK

protractedness ranginess

Antonyms

STRONGEST

extreme unimportance whole

Example Sentences

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It has been discussed at length throughout this tournament and Brook was seen mimicking his approach on Friday while England trained in the nets.

From BBC

At an Ifab meeting in January it was agreed a fixed period should be added to the laws, but there was disagreement over the length of time and strong pushback against two minutes.

From BBC

In a conversation edited for clarity and length, Parker discussed his collaboration with Martin, every aspect of the show being a reflection of Dunk, and “A Knight of the Nine Kingdoms.”

From Los Angeles Times

In the buildup to the game—a matchup that had felt inevitable ever since the teams landed in Italy—the Americans spoke at length about history.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Our daughter goes to extreme lengths to avoid them. Unfortunately, sometimes you can’t.”

From Los Angeles Times

length

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