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long

[lawng, long] / lɔŋ, lɒŋ /
ADJECTIVE
extended in space or time
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deep great high lengthy protracted tall
STRONG
continued elongate elongated enduring enlarged expanded lasting lengthened lingering prolonged running stretch stretched stretching sustained towering
WEAK
distant drawn-out extensive far-off far-reaching faraway gangling lanky lofty longish outstretched rangy remote spread-out spun out stringy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
low short small
WEAK
abbreviated abridged ephemeral evanescent fleeting
ADJECTIVE
interminable, excessive in length
Synonyms
STRONGEST
late lengthy protracted slow
STRONG
delayed diffuse dragging lingering prolonged sustained
WEAK
boundless diffusive dilatory drawn-out for ages forever and a day limitless long-drawn-out long-winded overlong prolix tardy unending verbose without end wordy
Antonyms
WEAK
abbreviated abridged ephemeral evanescent fleeting short
VERB
desire, crave
Synonyms
STRONGEST
yearn
STRONG
ache aim aspire covet hanker hunger itch lust miss pine sigh suspire thirst want wish
WEAK
dream of have a yen for spoil for
Antonyms
STRONG
despise dislike hate

Example Sentences

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How long the project could take or what the total cost could be are not clear.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Airborne, wartime rescue missions have a long history, dating back to World War One pilots conducting impromptu landings in France to rescue downed colleagues.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A normal return for stocks over long time periods is closer to 10% a year before inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Also in Weekend Reads: The global energy market’s long road back after the Iran conflict ends, differences between new GLP-1 pills, and a simple 50/50 investment portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It was a squat, humble box of a building with a big rectangular service window nestled at the end of a long row of covered parking spots and green picnic tables, mostly occupied.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.