long
word
/ˈɫɔŋ/
LAWNG
/lˈɒŋ/
LONG
Definition
Measuring a great distance from end to end or lasting for a large amount of time.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for physical distance ('a long road') and time duration ('a long day'). Formal and informal use. Often combined with words like 'time', 'distance', and 'hair'. Don't confuse with 'tall', which describes height.
Spanish: largo - mucho (tiempo)Portuguese (BR): longo - muito (tempo)Portuguese (PT): longo - muito (tempo)Chinese (Simplified): 长的 - 长时间的Chinese (Traditional): 長的 - 長時間的Hindi: लंबा - लंबा समयArabic: طويل - طويل (زمن)Bengali: লম্বা - দীর্ঘRussian: длинный - долгийJapanese: 長いVietnamese: dàiKorean: 길다Turkish: uzunUrdu: لمباIndonesian: panjang - lama
Example Sentences
I don't want to drive a long way today.
natural
She has long hair.
basic
It was a long walk to the park.
basic
The movie was very long.
basic
That was a long time ago.
natural
It's been a long day, I'm exhausted.
natural