longest
word · lemma: long
/ˈɫɔŋɡəst/
LAWNG-guhst
/lˈɒŋɡəst/
LONG-guhst
Definition
Superlative form of 'long'; describes something that has the greatest length compared to others.
Usage & Nuances
'Longest' is always used for direct comparisons (at least three items), and usually followed by 'in', 'of', or 'that'. Common collocations: 'the longest day', 'the longest line', 'for the longest time'. Do not use with two items; use 'longer' instead.
Spanish: más largo - más larga - más largos - más largasPortuguese (BR): mais longo - mais longa - mais longos - mais longasPortuguese (PT): mais longo - mais longa - mais longos - mais longasChinese (Simplified): 最长的Chinese (Traditional): 最長的Hindi: सबसे लंबाArabic: الأطولBengali: সবচেয়ে লম্বাRussian: самый длинныйJapanese: 最も長いVietnamese: dài nhấtKorean: 가장 긴Turkish: en uzunUrdu: سب سے طویلIndonesian: terpanjang
Example Sentences
This is the longest road in the city.
basic
She ran the longest race of her life.
basic
My brother always tells the longest stories.
natural
That was the longest wait ever—thank goodness it's over!
natural
Winter is the longest season here.
basic
That was the longest meeting I've ever had.
natural