LONG


Meaning of LONG in English

n. Function: adjective

1 having considerable extension in space or time FF1C; a long road FF1E; FF1C; it has been a long time since we have seen you FF1E;

Synonyms: elongate, elongated, extended, lengthy

Related Words: extensive, longish, outstretched

Contrasted Words: brief, curtailed

Antonyms: short

2 unduly extended FF1C; went through many long days of misery FF1E;

Synonyms: dragging, drawn-out, ||dreich, lengthy, long-drawn-out, longsome, overlong, prolonged, protracted

Related Words: diffuse, diffusive, long-winded, prolix; flatulent, verbose, wordy

Contrasted Words: ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, impermanent, passing, short-lived, transient, transitory; abbreviated, abridged, curtailed, shortened

Antonyms: brief

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