long

Meaning of long in English

Adjective

1. more than the average length

a long coat
a long rope
She has long hair.
He has long legs.

2. more than the average distance

My school is a long way from here.

3. lasting for a lot of time

a long talk
a long film
a long custom
I haven't seen him for a long time.

4. taking a lot of time

It takes a long time to read this book.
It was not  long before he came.
Don't be long.

5. having a certain extension in space

How long is this bridge?
It is 5 feet long and weights 8 pounds.
This is a book 1,000 pages long.
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6. containing many items

a long list

Adverb

1. for a long time

I can't stay long.

Noun

1. a long time

It won't take long.

Verb

1. want very much

She longs for city life
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