Cool MateMeaning 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
Synonyms for 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.
Length appears in
Length in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الطول
مدى طول شيء من طرف إلى آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দৈর্ঘ্য
কোনো জিনিস এক প্রান্ত থেকে অন্য প্রান্ত পর্যন্ত কতটা লম্বা।
- GermanDeutsch
Länge
Wie lang etwas von einem Ende zum anderen ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Longitud
Qué tan largo es algo de un extremo a otro.
- Persianفارسی
طول
چقدر بودن چیزی از یک سر تا سر دیگر.
- FrenchFrançais
Longueur
Quelle est la longueur de quelque chose d'une extrémité à l'autre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
लंबाई
कोई चीज़ एक सिरे से दूसरे सिरे तक कितनी लंबी है।
- ItalianItaliano
Lunghezza
Quanto è lungo qualcosa da un'estremità all'altra.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Comprimento
O quão comprido algo é de uma ponta à outra.
- RussianРусский
Длина
Насколько что-то длинное от одного конца до другого.
- Urduاردو
لمبائی
کوئی چیز ایک سرے سے دوسرے سرے تک کتنی لمبی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
长度
某物从一端到另一端有多长。
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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.