Simple meaning
What does Long mean?
Long means stretching far or lasting a lot of time.
Dictionary definition
Having a lot of length or taking a lot of time.
Example sentences
Long in a sentence
easy
The long snake slid through the grass.
medium
We waited in a long line.
hard
A long story needs clear details to keep readers interested.
Synonyms
Words like Long
lengthyUse when something takes a lot of time or space.
tallUse when something is long upward.
Antonyms
Opposite words
shortUse when something has little length or time.
briefUse when something takes little time.
Word family
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Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of long?
Short is an opposite because it means not long.
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