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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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That achievement would give scientists a powerful new tool for studying lunar geology and reconstructing the Moon's long and complex history.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

But there’s a long way to go in moving people indoors and restoring a sense of order and public safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

So long as “Cars” could make Disney billions of dollars, the film itself being a veritable clunker was a non-issue.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

I was a single mother for so long.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Sancho, his good friend and faithful squire, never left him for long.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

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