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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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A couple of young women stood for a long time holding a bunch of flowers, mustering the courage to venture through the crowd towards the table.

From Barron's

He recommends periodic goal reviews for revising or dropping objectives you no longer find compelling.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rothman saw the commercial potential in arena concerts long before it became the big business that it is today.

From The Wall Street Journal

Third, accept that this is a long fight.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Crypto is no longer the only cool kid around the block.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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