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Definition for long

adjective as in extended in space or time

Strongest matches

deep, great, high, lengthy, protracted, tall

Strong matches

continued, elongate, elongated, enduring, enlarged, expanded, lasting, lengthened, lingering, prolonged, running, stretch, stretched, stretching, sustained, towering

Weak matches

distant, drawn-out, extensive, far-off, far-reaching, faraway, gangling, lanky, lofty, longish, outstretched, rangy, remote, spread-out, spun out, stringy

adjective as in interminable, excessive in length

Strongest matches

late, lengthy, protracted, slow

Strong matches

delayed, diffuse, dragging, lingering, prolonged, sustained

Weak matches

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

verb as in desire, crave

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Strong matches

ache, aim, aspire, covet, hanker, hunger, itch, lust, miss, pine, sigh, suspire, thirst, want, wish

Weak matches

dream of, have a yen for, spoil for

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Example Sentences

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It was a problem long before AI emerged.

From Los Angeles Times

Liniker has long been clear that she wants to be known first as a musician, whose artistry is rooted in love, intimacy and desire.

From Los Angeles Times

Credit too to Garth, and particularly King, who struck three sixes when the jubilation had long since drained from Pakistan.

From BBC

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff says he will no longer coach Northern Superchargers in The Hundred, adding he is "worth more" than what the franchise's new owners offered him.

From BBC

Well, there is not long to wait until the next shower - the peak of the Orionids will grace our skies on 22 October.

From BBC

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

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