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UK/["/leŋkθ/"]/US/["/leŋkθ/"]/

Meaning of Length

In simple words: How long something is from one end to another.

Length in a sentence

  • The length of the table is about two meters.
  • She measured the length of the rope before cutting it.
  • Please indicate the length of your answer in the box provided.
  • The essay's length exceeded the teacher's requirements.
  • He ran the length of the track in under ten minutes.

How to use Length

Use 'length' when discussing size or duration. It's appropriate in both everyday and academic contexts; avoid using in very casual situations.

Grammar pattern

length + of + object

Memory hint

Think of a ruler measuring the length of a table.

Related words

Collocations with Length

Opposites of Length

  • shortness

Common mistakes with Length

  • Confused with 'height' or 'width'.
  • Incorrectly using as a verb.
  • Using 'length' to describe time without context.

Compare Length with Extent, Measurement, Distance, Span

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Frequently asked questions about Length

What does Length mean?

How long something is from one end to another.

What is the definition of Length?

the size or measurement of something from one end to the other

How do you use Length in a sentence?

The length of the table is about two meters.

Can you give another example of Length?

She measured the length of the rope before cutting it.

What are synonyms for Length?

Common alternatives include extent, measurement, distance, span.

What is the opposite of Length?

Opposite meanings include shortness.

What words go with Length?

It commonly pairs with entire, full, maximum, estimate, measure, have, along the length of, in length, at arm’s length, double, twice, three times, half, etc. the length of something, considerable, great, inordinate, cut, reduce, shorten, increase, decrease, at length, in length, length of time, do, swim.

What are common mistakes when using Length?

Confused with 'height' or 'width'. Incorrectly using as a verb. Using 'length' to describe time without context.

How do you pronounce Length?

US: /["/leŋkθ/"]/, UK: /["/leŋkθ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Length?

Use 'length' when discussing size or duration. It's appropriate in both everyday and academic contexts; avoid using in very casual situations.

What CEFR level is Length?

"Length" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.