Cool MateMeaning of Long
In simple words: Something that has a big distance from one end to another.
Long in a sentence
- The meeting felt very long.
- She wore a long dress to the event.
- It takes a long time to travel across the country.
- He has a long history in sales.
How to use Long
Use ‘long’ to describe physical length or duration. Avoid when discussing smallness or brevity.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'long' as in 'long roads stretch on forever'.
Related words
Collocations with Long
- long distance
- long time
- long journey
- long list
Common mistakes with Long
- Confusing 'long' with 'tall' when referring to height.
- Using 'long' incorrectly to describe time when a specific duration is needed.
Long appears in
Long in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طويل
شيء له مسافة كبيرة من طرف إلى آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
লম্বা
কোনো কিছুর এক প্রান্ত থেকে অন্য প্রান্ত পর্যন্ত অনেক দূরত্ব আছে।
- GermanDeutsch
Lang
Etwas, das eine große Entfernung von einem Ende zum anderen hat.
- SpanishEspañol
Largo
Algo que tiene una gran distancia de un extremo a otro.
- Persianفارسی
بلند، طولانی
چیزی که از یک سر تا سر دیگرش فاصله زیادی دارد.
- FrenchFrançais
Long
Quelque chose qui a une grande distance d'une extrémité à l'autre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
लंबा
किसी चीज़ का एक छोर से दूसरे छोर तक बहुत ज़्यादा लंबा होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Lungo
Qualcosa che ha una grande distanza da un'estremità all'altra.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Longo, Comprido
Algo que tem uma grande distância de uma ponta à outra.
- RussianРусский
Длинный, долгий
Что-то, что имеет большое расстояние от одного конца до другого.
- Urduاردو
لمبا
کوئی چیز جس کا ایک سرے سے دوسرے سرے تک فاصلہ زیادہ ہو۔
- Chinese中文
长
某样东西从一头到另一头距离很远。
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Frequently asked questions about Long
What does Long mean?
Something that has a big distance from one end to another.
What is the definition of Long?
Having a great distance from one end to the other.
How do you use Long in a sentence?
The meeting felt very long.
Can you give another example of Long?
She wore a long dress to the event.
What are synonyms for Long?
Common alternatives include lengthy, extended, prolonged, tall, far.
What is the opposite of Long?
Opposite meanings include short, brief.
What words go with Long?
It commonly pairs with long distance, long time, long journey, long list.
What are common mistakes when using Long?
Confusing 'long' with 'tall' when referring to height. Using 'long' incorrectly to describe time when a specific duration is needed.
How do you pronounce Long?
US: //lɔːŋ//, UK: //lɒŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Long?
Use ‘long’ to describe physical length or duration. Avoid when discussing smallness or brevity.