long
ਲੰਬੇ
definition
adverb
we hadn't known them long
for a long time.
the quarterback dropped back and threw the ball long
(with reference to the ball in sports) at, to, or over a great distance, or further than expected or intended.
verb
she longed for a little more excitement
have a strong wish or desire.
noun
see you before long
a long interval or period.
two longs and a short
a long sound such as a long signal in Morse code or a long vowel or syllable.
adjective
a long corridor
measuring a great distance from end to end.
a long and distinguished career
lasting or taking a great amount of time.
abbreviation
longitude.
example
The longest bony fish in the sea, it grows up to nine metres 'long' with a bright red crest that runs the entire length of its body.
I do not hear my mother come out of the sitting room until 'long' after I have gone to bed.
It was a room of narrow but 'long' shape, with two glassless windows with wooden shutters.
Aged 39, he was looking forward to a 'long' and successful career in local government.
But organisers are not sure how 'long' they can keep it going without more volunteers to help run it.
He started the car and began to drive down the 'long' road from the camp to the highway.
I was trying to explain to Thomas that these 'long' thin clouds were from planes, and were kind of like train tracks.
The Belgian then began to get flustered and started spraying the balls 'long' and wide.
He had 'long' eyelashes.
Then they transfer the dye colours to it and roll out the substance into a 'long' and thin shape.
In January 1642 the king left London and began a 'long' journey round the Midlands and the north.
I'd throw a ball against the wall of our house all day 'long' to learn the basics because I had no-one to play with.
He was a long white tunic reaching to the ankles and with 'long' sleeves, made from white linen or wool.
The route itself is 73 miles 'long' and would probably take the average walker five or six days.
Helen's lust for him died 'long' before the end of the war.
The pilgrims had an extra 'long' journey due to the extra security at the Airport.
In French, Italian, and Scottish English 'long' vowels occur in a narrow range of positions and in general do not affect meaning.
We turned into bed early that night, readying ourselves for what we expected would be a 'long' day.
The training period was pleasantly like being paid money to play cards all day 'long' .
One Act Play Weekends showcase two to four plays that are, you guessed it, one act 'long' .
Journalists, and their editors, have 'long' rankled at the obvious attempt at manipulation.
He wore black pants with a maroon shirt, the 'long' sleeves pushed up to his elbows.
Turning, he could see the dark line of cliffs from which he had come, and a 'long' stretch of beach.
The 'long' drive back offered everyone the chance to reflect on the trip.
Having been a racegoer for twenty years there are a couple of performances that live 'long' in the memory.
He did not say how 'long' the military would delay an attack on the headquarters.
It is Everton who have been playing a cup final every week, all season 'long' .
We asked them questions too, about how 'long' they had been there and when they would be getting out.
Last week I began a month- 'long' experiment during which I'm trying to drink only water.
All of the gospel writers wrote their stories of Jesus' teaching and actions 'long' after his death.
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