longer
word · lemma: long
/ˈɫɔŋɡɝ/
LAWNG-gur
/lˈɒŋɡɐ/
LONG-guh
Definition
Used to compare things, showing that one thing has a greater length or lasts for more time than another. Can refer to physical length or duration.
Usage & Nuances
'Longer' is the comparative form of 'long.' Use 'longer' with 'than' for comparisons (e.g., 'This is longer than that'). Can describe time, objects, hair, etc. Often confused with 'more long' (incorrect; use 'longer'). 'No longer' means 'not anymore.'
Spanish: más largo - más tiempoPortuguese (BR): mais longo - mais tempoPortuguese (PT): mais longo - mais tempoChinese (Simplified): 更长 - 更久Chinese (Traditional): 更長 - 更久Hindi: लंबा (अधिक समय) - ज़्यादा समयArabic: أطول - لمدة أطولBengali: লম্বা (তুলনামূলক) - বেশি সময় ধরে (তুলনামূলক)Russian: длиннее - дольшеJapanese: より長い - もっと長くVietnamese: dài hơn - lâu hơnKorean: 더 긴 - 더 오래Turkish: daha uzun - daha uzun süreUrdu: زیادہ لمبا - زیادہ دیرIndonesian: lebih panjang - lebih lama
Example Sentences
This rope is longer than the other one.
basic
Can you stay a little longer?
basic
My hair is longer now.
basic
She couldn't wait any longer, so she left.
natural
Days are longer in summer.
natural
He no longer lives here.
natural