long

Pronunciation: US [lɔŋ] UK [lɒŋ]

n.Lang, (clothing) long size; pants "English" long vowels
adj.(Length or distance) long, (ask or talk about length or distance) and long long long
adv.Long long, (before or after a certain time or event) for a long time
v.(Especially over something seemingly will not happen any time soon) are eager to
WebLong long integer; Bull

Synonyms

elongate elongated extended king-size king-sized lengthy

adj.	1. measuring a large amount from one end to the other; covering a large distance 2. lasting for a large amount of time; seeming to last for a very long time, especially because you are bored or tired; if you work long hours or a long day, you work more than usual; if you have a long memory, you remember even small things that happened many years ago 3. used for saying or asking how far it is from one end of something to the other; used for saying or asking about the amount of time that something lasts 4. a long book, letter, report, etc. has a lot of pages; a long list has a lot of things on it 5. long dresses, pants, sleeves, etc. cover your arms or legs 6. in sports, a long ball is one that is kicked or hit so it travels over a large distance, or kicked or hit beyond a line 7. a long drink is one that is served in a tall glass 8. a long vowel is a vowel that is pronounced for a longer time than most other vowels
adv.	1. for a long period of time 2. much earlier or later than a particular event or period
n.	1. Same as long vacation 2. a long period of time
v.	1. to want something very much; to want to be with someone who you love, especially when this is not likely to happen soon

superl.longest

She could not have come a very long distance.
Source: T. Hardy
Annette walked quickly, taking long strides.
Source: I. Murdoch
She has long brown hair hanging down her back.
Source: E. Caldwell
The long stretch of Government Road.
Source: W. Boyd
She longed to have her ambitions aroused.
Source: E. L. Doctorow
He longed for him to be taken into care.
Source: M. Amis
'Have you known her long?' I asked...'Since she was a child.'
Source: J. Buchan
A series of..kindly housekeepers (none of whom stayed very long).
Source: J. Mitchell
He..would long remember their talk.
Source: D. Prater
I don't know how much longer I'll..keep on that job.
Source: N. Gordimer