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long


These are words and phrases related to long. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of long.

CONTINUING FOR A LARGE AMOUNT OF TIME


He's been gone a long time.

Synonyms and examples


prolonged
She returned to work after a prolonged illness.
lengthy
Airline passengers may face lengthy delays during holiday travel.
sustained
We continue to see sustained economic growth.
extended
Standing for extended periods of time can be bad for your back.
protracted
Management was locked in protracted negotiations with the unions.
drawn-out
It is likely to be a drawn-out discussion.
long-drawn-out
Applying for a work visa is a long-drawn-out process.
lingering
He had a lingering cough.

Antonym and example


short
The days are getting shorter.

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lasting
The medication can have lasting side-effects.
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A long journey, film, etc. continues for a large amount of time.

long | American Thesaurus


long


adjective
These are words and phrases related to long. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of long.
There will be a long wait until the next bus.

Synonyms


lengthy
extended
prolonged
protracted
drawn-out
spun out
interminable
unending

Antonyms


momentary
fleeting
short-lived
quick
Alaska has a long coastline.

Synonyms


lengthy
extended
extensive
elongated
protracted
far-reaching
outstretched

Antonyms


abridged
abbreviated
curtailed
compressed

long


noun
It won't rain for long.

Synonyms


a long time
an extended period

long


adverb
His election was long anticipated. It was below freezing all winter long.

Synonyms


throughout a period of time
over an extended period
during the time
throughout the period
The river is nearly 1,000 miles long.

Synonyms


in length
from end to end

long


verb
The old man longs for the good old days.

Synonyms


yearn
crave
hunger
thirst
lust
hanker
sigh
pine
have a desire
have a yen for
hope
want
wish
aspire
have one's heart set on
covet
be bent upon

Antonyms


despise
detest
loathe
abhor
abominate
hate
deplore
be repelled by
spurn
scorn
disdain
eschew
reject
renounce
forsake
refuse
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