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adj. VERBS be, look, seem That dress looks a bit long to me. ADV. really, very | extra Economy class can be uncomfortable for those with extra-long legs. | a bit, fairly, quite, rather His journey to work is quite long. | enough Are you sure two hours will be long enough?, verb ADV. desperately He longed desperately to be back at home. | secretly They were the words she had secretly longed to hear. | always She had always longed to go abroad. PREP. for He hated the city and longed for the mountains.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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long
continuing for a long time:
• The film was very long. • There has been a long period without rain.
lengthy
continuing for a long time, especially longer than you want or expect:
• Drivers face lengthy delays on all roads out of the city. • Police are going through the lengthy process of re-examining all the evidence. • He faces a lengthy prison sentence.
long-running
[ only before noun ] continuing for a long time - used especially about disputes, campaigns, or shows:
• He has been involved in a long-running dispute with his neighbour. • The programme is one of the longest-running series on television. • a long-running campaign to prevent the airport from being built
long-lasting
continuing for a long time – used especially about effects or relationships:
• Stress can have long-lasting effects. • While at the school, she made many long-lasting friendships.
protracted
formal continuing for a long time, especially an unusually long time:
• Despite protracted negotiations, they were unable to reach an agreement. • The couple have been involved in a protracted battle for custody of their children.
prolonged
continuing for a long time, especially longer than expected, or longer in a way that makes a situation worse:
• He returned to work after a prolonged absence. • Studies have linked prolonged use of the drug to cancer. • a prolonged period of economic decline
extended
[ only before noun ] continuing for a long time - used especially about visits, trips, breaks etc that last longer than was planned:
• an extended stay in hospital • He took an extended break from work after his father died. • She didn’t like being away from home for extended periods.
lasting
[ only before noun ] strong enough or great enough to continue for a long time:
• The negotiations were aimed at achieving a lasting peace. • This affair has done lasting damage to the President’s credibility. • The book left a lasting impression on me.
enduring
continuing for a long time – used especially about memories, influences, or feelings of liking someone or something:
• One of my most enduring memories is of going on holiday to France with my parents. • the enduring appeal of Conan Doyle's stories • his enduring love for Ireland
marathon
[ only before noun ] continuing for a very long time and needing a lot of energy, patience, or determination:
• It was a marathon session of talks which continued until 3 am. • He arrived after a marathon journey across Europe.
Longman-Thesaurus
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In addition to the idioms beginning with LONG, Also see ALL DAY (LONG); AS LONG AS; AT (LONG) LAST; BEFORE LONG; COME A LONG WAY; (LONG) DRAWN OUT; GO A LONG WAY TOWARD; HAPPY AS THE DAY IS LONG; IN THE LONG RUN; MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT; SO LONG. Also see under LONGER.
American Heritage Idioms
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adj.
extended:
It will be a long time before we go.
adj.
lengthy:
We saw a long building there.
verb
desire:
We long to see our home again.
Simple Definitions