Pronunciation: /lɔŋ/
noun a period of time that is of considerable duration
A1 I took a long walk in the park.
A2 She wore a beautiful long dress to the party.
B1 The meeting lasted for a long time.
B2 The long journey was tiring but worth it.
C1 His long absence was noticed by everyone.
C2 The long-term effects of the medication are still unknown.
adjective describes a noun as having great extent from one end to the other
A1 I have a long scarf.
A2 She waited a long time for the bus.
B1 The meeting lasted a long time.
B2 The long journey was tiring but worth it.
C1 The novel is a long and complex read.
C2 The long-awaited vacation finally arrived.
adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate duration or extent
A1 I waited long for the bus to arrive.
A2 She has been studying English for a long time.
B1 The meeting lasted long into the night.
B2 He has long been considered an expert in his field.
C1 The novel is a long and complex exploration of human nature.
C2 The journey took a long time, but it was worth it in the end.
formal The meeting lasted for a long time due to the extensive discussion on the topic.
informal I haven't seen you in a long time! How have you been?
slang I've been waiting for so long, I'm starting to get antsy.
figurative The road to success is long and challenging, but worth the journey.
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