long
Prononciation : [/lɔŋ/]
Mot
Contexte : « length »
(adjective) when something is extended in space or time. It can refer to something that is not short but goes on for a while.
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The movie was very long, so we took a break halfway through.
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The line at the store was not long; we only had to wait for a few minutes.
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How long is the river near your house?
Contexte : « time »
(adverb) referring to the amount of time something lasts. It shows the duration of an action or event.
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She waited long for the bus to arrive.
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He didn't stay long at the party; he left early.
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How long can you hold your breath underwater?
Contexte : « measurement »
(noun) a measurement in units of distance or time that indicates a specific extent in one direction. It's used to talk about how far something extends or how much time something lasts.
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The long of the boat was 20 feet.
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He didn't want to be in the car for long; he preferred shorter trips.
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What is the long of the hallway in your school?
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