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long

Pronunciation: [/lɔŋ/]

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long: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use long in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The movie was very long, so we took a break halfway through.

Example

The line at the store was not long; we only had to wait for a few minutes.

Example

How long is the river near your house?

Context: “time”

(adverb) referring to the amount of time something lasts. It shows the duration of an action or event.

Example

She waited long for the bus to arrive.

Example

He didn't stay long at the party; he left early.

Example

How long can you hold your breath underwater?

Context: “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.

Example

The long of the boat was 20 feet.

Example

He didn't want to be in the car for long; he preferred shorter trips.

Example

What is the long of the hallway in your school?

How to pronounce long

Pronunciation: [/lɔŋ/]

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