Synonyms for

Long

Verb / lɔ:ŋ / Another word for long — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Long means measuring a great distance from end to end.

Synonyms & similar words

prospicient longsighted yearn hanker tenacious retentive farseeing foresighted foresightful farsighted recollective short unretentive extended prolonged lengthy tall high far-reaching extensive sustained long-lasting long-lived chronic continuing enduring lasting protracted drawn-out extended stretched-out long-winded verbose

Synonyms by register

Formal

extended protracted lengthy

Informal

big huge ginormous

Literary

far-reaching enduring

Antonyms

short brief quick little small

Common collocations

  • long time
  • long way
  • long ago
  • long term
  • long distance
  • long awaited
  • long standing

Word family

noun length
adjective long
adverb long

Usage note

As an adjective, 'long' can refer to duration, distance, or size. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I waited a long time for my turn on the slide.
  2. The giraffe has a long neck.
  3. We went on a long hike in the mountains.
  4. The movie was too long.
  5. She had a long day at work.

Quotes

  • The two most powerful warriors are patience and time. - Leo Tolstoy
  • “Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” - Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • “The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.” - C.S. Lewis

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