Synonyms for

Length

Verb / leŋkθ / / leŋθ / Another word for length — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The size or measurement of something from end to end.

Synonyms & similar words

distance duration size measurement dimension extent stretch span distance reach radius width breadth scope range proportions magnitude height depth thickness tallness longness

Synonyms by register

Formal

extent duration span measure

Informal

stretch ways bit

Literary

expanse reach

Antonyms

shortness brevity compactness littleness smallness

Common collocations

  • full length
  • great length
  • considerable length
  • length of time
  • length of service
  • length of the road
  • length of the story
  • length of the rope

Word family

noun length
verb lengthen
adjective long
adverb long

Usage note

When referring to the measurement of something, 'length' is the standard term. 'Long' is the adjective form.

Example sentences

  1. The length of the football field is 100 yards.
  2. She measured the length of the rope to be five feet.
  3. The length of the line at the amusement park was very long.
  4. The length of the book is 200 pages.
  5. The length of the movie was two hours.

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