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The movie was lengthy but interesting.
What does Lengthy mean?
Lengthy means very long.
Dictionary definition
Long in time, size, or number of words.
Example sentences
Lengthy in a sentence
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The report had a lengthy explanation of the experiment.
hard
A lengthy answer can be helpful when it stays clear and organized.
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What does lengthy mean?
Lengthy describes something long in time or words.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lengthy?
Long is close in meaning to lengthy.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite of lengthy?
Brief is the opposite of lengthy.
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Lengthy
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WordLengthy.
Partadjective.
MeaningLengthy means very long.
ExampleExample: The movie was lengthy but interesting.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- length · ee
- Strongest beat
- length
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on length.
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Synonyms
Words like Lengthy
longTaking a lot of time or space.
extendedMade longer than usual.
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Word family
Lengthy word family
Base word
lengthy
adjective
lengthy
Base form.
adjective
lengthier
More lengthy.
adjective
lengthiest
Most lengthy.
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Hint for students
Lengthy means very long.
Common mix-up
Lengthy is not the same as brief. Lengthy means lengthy means very long.
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Read this model sentence: The report had a lengthy explanation of the experiment. Clue words: report, explanation, experiment. Underline clue words that show why lengthy fits instead of brief. Now write one new sentence that shows lengthy without using the word lengthy. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lengthy?
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