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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From Los Angeles Times

So, thanks to the Times editors who allowed the story to be of magazine length.

From Los Angeles Times

But she said there was an issue with the length of time it was taking deliveries in larger vehicles to reach her restaurant, as they are still being diverted.

From BBC

Finance committee convener Kenneth Gibson said the report was prompted by "great concern" over the rising costs and length of inquiries.

From BBC

After showing little threat on the evening before, New Zealand's bowlers settled into better lengths in the morning session.

From Barron's

length

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