Length

/lˈɛŋθ/

/ˈɫɛŋkθ/, /ˈɫɛŋθ/

Length

the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is

continuance in time

synonyms : duration

the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end

size of the gap between two places

synonyms : distance

a section of something that is long and narrow

the duration of a speech sound, whether it is a vowel or a consonant

Examples

1. The bookcase runs the length of the room.

2. The length of the pencil is 15 centimeters.

3. The store clerk measured the length of the bolt to calculate the customer's purchase.

4. To get the area of a rectangle, multiply the length by the width.