long

US /lɔŋ, lɑŋ/

UK /lɒŋ/

A1

noun

  • Person's name

adjecitve

  • Large distance from one end to the other
  • Having many parts, e.g. a book with many chapters

verb

  • To have a strong desire for something or someone

adverb

  • For a large amount of time

Examples

He longed desperately to be back at home.

Economy class can be uncomfortable for those with extra-long legs.