Long-adjective meaning in English

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Definition

(a) long (story): (a) large, big (story), (a story) with a large duration or distance from start to finish ("long" is the opposite of "short") adjective

Examples

  • "The truth is actually a long and relatively boring story that I will now tell you."
  • "I am delighted to say that after nine long rounds of interviews, we have finally arrived at the very, very, very, VERY shortlist."
  • "Life is like a river, flowing down a long mountain."
  • "Bruno : I have long legs."
  • "With over 3 months' experience in PR and damage control, Slick Brand Solution's long track record in the industry speaks for itself!"
  • "Jean : But can we stay a bit longer?"
  • "Your television programs are interrupted by hundreds of commercials telling you what to buy and what to think, it's no surprise that you can't concentrate on anything longer than a beer commercial."
  • "She's like a little person, but with fur and paws and a long tongue."
  • "It seems like longer."
  • "Want it longer?"
  • "Icarus : Well, I guess I can wait a little bit longer."
  • "Is take the horse by its long brown face"
  • "While we have a long and proud heritage dating from our earliest days in Paris, the attributes of our brand are as fresh and new as ever," said Bruno Delavigne, CEO of Delavigne Corp."
  • "I won't be around for much longer."
  • "Edward : Perfect for my abnormally long legs!"

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