very long

ADJECTIVE

extended

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continued drawn-out lengthy protracted

STRONG

elongate elongated enlarged long prolonged spread unfolded unfurled

WEAK

spread-out stretched-out

Antonyms

WEAK

abbreviated abridged compressed condensed contracted curtailed cut lessened narrow reduced shortened

ADJECTIVE

lengthy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drawn-out interminable long long-winded protracted tedious

WEAK

diffuse dragging elongate elongated lengthened longish overlong padded prolix prolonged tiresome verbose wearisome windy wordy

Antonyms

WEAK

abbreviated curtailed shortened

Example Sentences

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“You Won’t Get Free of It” is very long, but, in this case, the length pays off.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

Projecting our own narratives of desire, taste, and preference onto the very long history of humanity allows us to remain within our zone of comfort.

From Science Daily • Jul. 7, 2026

"Some assets have been built a very long time ago… some now need replacement," he said.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

I felt giddy, excited, seen, understood and appreciated in a way I hadn’t felt in a very long time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Sometimes, an hour and twenty minutes didn’t feel very long at all.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold

very long

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