At great length Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɫɛŋkθ/, /ˈɫɛŋθ
AT GRAYT LENGTH
ˈæt/ /ɡɹˈeɪt/ /lˈɛŋθ
AT grayt LENGTH
Definition
If someone talks about something "at great length," they explain it with a lot of detail or for a long time.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or neutral contexts. Often appears with verbs like 'discuss', 'describe', or 'explain'. Implies either thoroughness or sometimes that the explanation was too long. Not used for physical length.
Spanish: con gran detalle - extensamentePortuguese (BR): em detalhes - longamentePortuguese (PT): com grande detalhe - extensamenteChinese (Simplified): 详细地 - 冗长地Chinese (Traditional): 詳細地 - 冗長地Hindi: विस्तार सेArabic: بإسهاب - بتفصيل كبيرBengali: বিস্তারে - বিস্তারিতভাবেRussian: подробно - очень долгоJapanese: 長々と - 詳しくVietnamese: rất chi tiết - rất lâuKorean: 매우 자세히 - 길게Turkish: ayrıntılı olarak - uzun uzunUrdu: تفصیل سے - طویل عرصے تکIndonesian: secara panjang lebar - dengan sangat rinci
Example Sentences
The teacher explained the topic at great length.
basic
She talked at great length about her travels.
basic
They discussed the problem at great length.
basic
He can go on at great length if you ask him about sports.
natural
We debated the proposal at great length before agreeing.
natural
She tends to explain things at great length, so be patient.
natural