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The long snake slid through the grass.
What does Long mean?
Long means stretching far or lasting a lot of time.
Dictionary definition
Having great length or lasting a lot of time.
Example sentences
Long in a sentence
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We waited in a long line.
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A long story needs clear details to keep readers interested.
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What does long mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to long?
Lengthy is close in meaning to long.
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Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for long?
Short contrasts with long.
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WordLong.
Partadjective, adverb.
MeaningLong means stretching far or lasting a lot of time.
ExampleExample: The long snake slid through the grass.
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Synonyms
Words like Long
lengthylong in time or space
extendedstretched out or made longer
far-reachingcovering a long distance or effect
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Word family
Long word family
Base word
long
adjective
long
Base form.
adjective
longer
More long.
adjective
longest
Most long.
noun
length
How long something is.
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Understand Long
Hint for students
Long means stretching far or lasting a lot of time.
Common mix-up
Long is not the same as short. Long means long means stretching far or lasting a lot of time.
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Read this model sentence: We waited in a long line. Clue words: waited, line. Underline clue words that show why long fits instead of short. Now write one new sentence that shows long without using the word long. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show long?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We waited in a long line." Why does long fit better than short?
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