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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In the end, 250 years is “a long time for a constitutionally defined nation-state to exist, but it isn’t a long time for a national community to exist,” Maier said.

From Slate • Jul. 4, 2026

Speaking at an event in North Dakota earlier this week, Trump promised to make a "really long speech" at the Fourth of July festivities "to show that I can do anything".

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Dexmate, based in the Bay Area, is developing robots that travel on wheeled bases and have long arms that can reach items on warehouse racks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

People of all ages and ethnicities waited in a line that was easily an hour long.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

Just as we’re making camp, after a long trek, he’ll arrive with dinner.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Vocabulary lists containing long

"The Pale Mare" and "Caged Bird"

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Vocabulary lists containing long

"The Pale Mare" and "Caged Bird"