long.

ˈlȯŋ

adjective

extending for a considerable distance

a long coastline

having greater length than usual

a long corridor

having greater height than usual : tall

having a greater length than breadth : elongated

having a greater length than desirable or necessary

the column is one line too long

full-length

long pants

having a specified length

six feet long

forming the chief linear dimension

the long side of the room

extending over a considerable time

a long friendship

having a specified duration

two hours long

prolonged beyond the usual time

a long look

lasting too long : tedious

a long explanation

containing many items in a series

a long list

having a specified number of units

300 pages long

consisting of a greater number or amount than usual : large

was married, and had a long family—A. T. Quiller-Couch

of a speech sound having a relatively long duration

being the member of a pair of similarly spelled vowel or vowel-containing sounds that is descended from a vowel long in duration long i in sign

long a in fate

of relatively extended duration

a long syllable

having the capacity to reach, extend, or travel a considerable distance tried to hit the long ball

a long left jab

larger or longer than the standard

a long count by the referee

extending far into the future

the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts—H. W. Longfellow

extending beyond what is known

a long guess

payable after a considerable period

a long note

possessing a high degree or a great deal of something specified : strong

long on common sense

of an unusual degree of difference between the amounts wagered on each side

long odds

of or relating to the larger amount wagered

take the long end of the bet

subject to great odds

take a long chance for a large reward—W. P. Webb

owning or accumulating securities or goods especially in anticipation of an advance in prices take a long position in steel

they are now long on wheat

biographical name (1)

Crawford Williamson 1815–1878 American surgeon

adverb

for or during a long time

long a popular hangout

at or to a long distance : far

long-traveled

for the duration of a specified period all summer long

month-long

at a point of time far before or after a specified moment or event

was excited long before the big day

after or beyond a specified or implied time

didn't stay longer than midnight

for a considerable distance

threw the ball long

in or into a long position (as on a market)

noun

a long period of time

a long syllable

one taking a long position especially in a security or commodity market

longs plural long trousers

a size in clothing for tall men

verb (1)

intransitive verb

to feel a strong desire or craving especially for something not likely to be attained longing to return home

they long for peace

verb (2)

intransitive verb

to be suitable or fitting

abbreviation

longitude

biographical name (2)

Hu*eyˈhyü-ē  Pierce 1893–1935 American politician

biographical name (3)

Stephen Harriman 1784–1864 American army officer and explorer

biographical name (2)

Hu*eyˈhyü-ē  Pierce 1893–1935 American politician

biographical name (3)

Stephen Harriman 1784–1864 American army officer and explorer

Adjective, Adverb, and Noun Middle English long, lang, from Old English; akin to Old High German lang long, Latin longus Verb (1) Middle English, from Old English langian; akin to Old High German langēn to long, Old English lang long Verb (2) Middle English, from along (on) because (of)

The first known use of long was before the 12th century

long shotnoun

a great risk that promises a great reward if successful

an entry (as in a horse race) given little chance of winning

long-rangeadjective

relating to or fit for long distances

a long-range gun

long-term

long-range planning

long-playingadjective

of, relating to, or being a phonograph record designed to be played at 33⅓ revolutions per minute

long-livedadjective

living or lasting long

long jumpnoun

a jump for distance in track-and-field competition

long johnsplural noun

long underwear

longhousenoun

a long dwelling especially of the Iroquois for several families

long divisionnoun

arithmetical division in which the several steps involved in the division are shown in detail

long-distance1 of 3adjective

of or relating to telephone communication with a distant point

situated a long distance away

going or covering a long distance a long-distance runner

long-distance roads

conducted or effective over a long distance long-distance listening devices

a long-distance relationship

long-distance2 of 3adverb

by long-distance telephone

long distance3 of 3noun

communication by long-distance telephone

a telephone operator or exchange that gives long-distance connections

long1 of 3adjective

of great extent from end to end : not short

having a specified length

a meter long

forming the chief linear dimension

the long side of the table

lasting for a considerable or specified time two hours long

a long friendship

overly long or lasting too long a long explanation

a long look

containing many or a specified number of units

a long series of wins

being a syllable or speech sound of relatively great duration

extending far into the future

strong in or well supplied with something long on wisdom

long on golf

long2 of 3adverb

for or during a long time

long a popular hangout

for the length of a specified period

all summer long

at a distant point of time

long before we arrived

long3 of 3verb

to feel a strong desire or wish

longing to return home