Meaning of long in English
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.
a long talk
a long film
a long custom
I haven't seen him for a long 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.
6. containing many items
a long list
I can't stay long.
It won't take long.
She longs for city life.