Synonyms for

Longer

Verb / ˈlɔ:ŋgɜ: / Another word for longer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Longer means having greater length than something else. It is used to compare two or more things.

Synonyms & similar words

prospicient longsighted foresighted retentive tenacious farseeing foresightful farsighted yearner recollective long thirster unretentive short extended lengthened prolonged stretched elongated drawn-out expanded continued sustained enduring persistent perpetual incessant unending eternal never-ending uninterrupted continuous unbroken unabridged

Synonyms by register

Formal

extended protracted sustained

Informal

more time further

Literary

lengthier drawn-out

Antonyms

shorter brief concise abbreviated less limited

Common collocations

  • for longer
  • no longer
  • much longer
  • any longer
  • a longer time
  • longer than
  • longer period

Word family

adjective long
adverb long

Usage note

The word 'longer' is the comparative form of 'long'. It is often used with 'than' to make comparisons, or in phrases like 'no longer' to indicate cessation.

Example sentences

  1. The giraffe has a longer neck than any other animal.
  2. I need a longer rope to reach the top of the tree.
  3. This book is longer than the one I read last week.
  4. The line for the roller coaster is getting longer.
  5. My hair is longer than it was last year.

Quotes

  • Nothing is as certain as that the vices of leisure are gotten rid of by being busy. -Seneca
  • Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. -Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Lost time is never found again. -Benjamin Franklin

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