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She felt a longing to visit the ocean.
What does Longing mean?
Longing means a strong wish for something.
Dictionary definition
A strong wish or desire for something or someone.
Example sentences
Longing in a sentence
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The poem shows a longing for home.
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The character’s longing helped readers understand why the journey mattered.
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What does longing mean?
Longing means a strong wish for something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to longing?
Desire is close in meaning to longing.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses longing correctly?
This sentence uses longing with its correct meaning.
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WordLonging.
Partnoun.
MeaningLonging means a strong wish for something.
ExampleExample: She felt a longing to visit the ocean.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lawng · ing
- Strongest beat
- lawng
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lawng.
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Synonyms
Words like Longing
desirea strong wish
yearninga deep feeling of wanting something
Antonyms
Opposite words
contentmenta feeling of being satisfied
disinterestlack of interest
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Hint for students
Longing means a strong wish for something.
Common mix-up
Longing is not the same as contentment. Longing means longing means a strong wish for something.
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Read this model sentence: The poem shows a longing for home. Clue words: poem, shows, home. Underline clue words that show why longing fits instead of contentment. Now write one new sentence that shows longing without using the word longing. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show longing?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The poem shows a longing for home." Why does longing fit better than contentment?
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