Definitions

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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"Everybody is frustrated that we didn't get long planing runs," Carroll said on the slipway as Bluebird was towed back into the engineering tent for the final time.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

He has long lamented his relative lack of control at Tesla, arguing in years past that he needed 25% voting control, in part, to avoid ever being pushed out.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Not long ago, Amazon Web Services was seen as an also-ran in the great AI race.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

For so long, gendered eating has dictated what women can and can’t consume.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

I was positive Sandy June’s hadn’t been around that long.

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

Vocabulary lists containing long

"The Pale Mare" and "Caged Bird"

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Vocabulary lists containing long

"The Pale Mare" and "Caged Bird"