Definitions

longtime

[lawng-tahym, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌtaɪm, ˈlɒŋ- /

ADJECTIVE

deep-seated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

built-in chronic deep-rooted inbred inherent longstanding

WEAK

confirmed deep-down deeply felt dyed-in-the-wool established fixed habitual inborn lodged in one's brain subconscious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

added temporary

ADJECTIVE

veteran

Synonyms

STRONGEST

old-time skilled trained

STRONG

adept expert old pro steady versed vet wise

WEAK

battle-scarred been around disciplined exercised from way back hardened inured knows one's stuff long-serving long-time not born yesterday of the old school practical practiced proficient sophisticated up to speed weathered wise to ways worldly

Antonyms

STRONG

unskilled

WEAK

amateur green inexperienced

Example Sentences

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Central Intelligence Agency information from a human source pinpointed the location of the longtime supreme leader.

From The Wall Street Journal

Also, if I’m a longtime patron of the business, I make note of that.

From MarketWatch

More hours with longtime physiotherapist Wolfgang Oswald than perhaps any other player on tour.

From Los Angeles Times

Another longtime observer of the Chinese military told AFP it was "not clear at all how to read it".

From Barron's

“There are definitely a lot of kids back home now that think that the goal of playing baseball in America is attainable,” said Jimmy Nati, an infielder at Stanford and Bazzana’s longtime friend.

From The Wall Street Journal

longtime

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