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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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The surgery has long been based on the idea that knee pain, especially on the inner side, is caused by a meniscus tear that can be fixed surgically.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Jori Sackin, owner of Epstein Hardware in Kansas City, Mo., pointed out that double-sided tape measures have been around a long time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

It wasn’t long before they found Bloom had been convicted of similar behavior before.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Let’s look at the long term monthly picture for the stock, which continues to defy expectations.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Jason used her long stirring sticks, and the tóshchíín came out smooth!

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

Vocabulary lists containing long

"The Pale Mare" and "Caged Bird"

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