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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"Very high temperatures are settling in for the long term across the country," Meteo-France said as it announced the highest heatwave warning for 35 of France's departments, or administrative regions, for Sunday.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

"I've been fascinated for a long time by the camouflage and disruptive patterning of moth wings," she added.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

A wave of new scientific advances have the potential to allow for the diagnoses of cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases long before we develop any symptoms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

That challenge landed with composer Daniel Hart long before a single script was finished.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

If the Americans didn’t rescue them soon, they wouldn’t have long to live.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Vocabulary lists containing long

"The Pale Mare" and "Caged Bird"

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Vocabulary lists containing long

"The Pale Mare" and "Caged Bird"