long
long
lɑ:ng
laang
British pronunciation
/lɒŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "long"in English

01

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

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The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms.
02

(of a piece clothing) extending to the full length of the legs or arms

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He wore long pants to the formal event instead of his usual shorts.
03

(of a person) having a greater than average height

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He was the longest in his family, towering over his siblings.
04

(of vowels or syllables) pronounced for a longer duration

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In English, the vowel sound in “ beat ” is long, while in “ bit ” it is short.
05

large in number or amount

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The company received a long number of applications for the open position.
06

(of a piece of writing) containing a large number of pages or words

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She spent the weekend reading a long novel that exceeded 800 pages.
07

persisting or continuing for an extensive period of time

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She enjoyed a long and happy marriage, celebrating their 50th anniversary last year.
08

(of a position, shares, bonds, etc.) bought with the expectation that their value will increase over time

bullish

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The broker recommended a long position on renewable energy stocks due to the industry's promising future.
09

reaching far into the future, often involving deep or distant considerations

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He made long plans, hoping to secure his family's future for generations.
10

(of odds, etc.) reflecting or indicating a low likelihood of success or occurrence

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Winning the lottery is always against long odds.
11

(of drinks) mixed with a significant amount of nonalcoholic liquid, such as soda

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She ordered a long cocktail that was mixed with plenty of tonic water.
12

(of a sport's ball, pass, shot, etc.) traveling a considerable distance, often beyond what was expected or intended

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The quarterback threw a long ball, which was caught for a touchdown.
13

(of a kick, shot, pass, etc.) exceeding the intended distance and causing the ball to go beyond the designated play area

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His tennis shot was long, landing beyond the baseline and losing him the point.
14

involving a noticeable and prolonged exhalation or inhalation of breath

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Before diving into the icy water, he took a long breath to steady his nerves.
long
01

for a great amount of time

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She waited long for the bus to arrive.
02

in a manner that lasts throughout a specified period of time

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The festival lasted all summer long, with events every weekend.
03

used to refer to a moment in time that is significantly earlier or later than a specific event or point

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She started planning the wedding long before the proposal.
04

over a great distance from one point to another

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The road stretched long through the desert, seemingly endless.
05

in a manner that exceeds the intended target or distance

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He threw the ball long, missing his intended receiver by several yards.
06

in a manner that goes too far, extending beyond designated play area

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The golfer 's shot went long, landing beyond the green.
to long
01

to strongly want something, especially when it is not likely to happen soon

Transitive: to long to do sth | to long for sth
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She longs for a chance to travel to exotic places.
Long
01

financial instruments with an extended maturity period, often used for stable, long-term investments

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Investors often include longs in their portfolios for stable, long-term income.
02

an investor or trader who buys securities or commodities with the expectation that their value will rise over time

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As a long in the stock market, she hoped the shares she purchased would increase in value over the next few months.
03

a lengthy period of time

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After such a long, they finally reunited and shared their stories.
04

a clothing size designed specifically for tall people, characterized by extended length in sleeves and legs

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He always orders his jackets in a long to ensure the sleeves fit properly.
05

a prolonged auditory signal, such as an extended beep in Morse code

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The message in Morse code was deciphered as two longs and a short, indicating the letter " M ".
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