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length

[lengkth, length, lenth] / lɛŋkθ, lɛŋθ, lɛnθ /
NOUN
extent of object, distance, time
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breadth diameter dimension duration height limit magnitude mileage period piece portion quantity radius range section segment space span stretch term width
STRONG
compass continuance elongation endlessness expanse expansion extensiveness interval lastingness lengthiness linearity loftiness longitude longness measure orbit panorama purview reach realm remoteness season spaciousness stride tallness unit year
WEAK
protractedness ranginess
Antonyms
STRONGEST
extreme unimportance whole

Example Sentences

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Researchers believe the exaggerated length of the male palps may serve a crucial survival function.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

At this point, “it makes sense to start adding length in cyclical and quality growth trades where earnings remain strong, valuation has compressed, and sentiment is negative,” said Wilson.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

He added: "I was in a coma for a huge length of time, and you wake up, and your whole life is changed. Rugby kind of brought me back into the world again."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Trump ticked off the length of time the U.S. had been involved in past conflicts, from World War I to the Vietnam War.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The White House at dusk, the length of the National Mall at midday.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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