Longitude

Synonyms of longitude

• Meridian
• east-west coordinate

Antonyms of longitude

• parallel
• latitude

Collocations of longitude

longitude and latitude

Frequency: 80 %

To pinpoint a location on a map, you need to know both longitude and latitude.

longitude and coordinates

Frequency: 70 %

The treasure hunters followed the coordinates of longitude and latitude to find the hidden chest.

longitude and navigation

Frequency: 60 %

Sailors used the stars to help them with navigation and determine their longitude at sea.

longitude and meridian

Frequency: 50 %

The Prime Meridian is a line of longitude that divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

longitude and time

Frequency: 40 %

Longitude is used to calculate time differences between different locations on Earth.

Idiomatic Expressions for longitude

• Phrase: To be in the same longitude
  Meaning: To be in agreement or on the same page as someone else.
  Usage: I think we are in the same longitude regarding the new marketing strategy.