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longer

|long/er|

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/ˈlɔːŋɡər/

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/ˈlɒŋɡə/

(long)

extended length

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounNounVerbVerbAdjective
longlongslongedlongedlonginglongerlongestlengthlongingslonginglengthenlongingly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'long' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'lang', where 'lang' meant 'having great linear extent'.

Historical Evolution

'lang' changed from Old English word 'lang' and eventually became the modern English word 'long'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'having great linear extent', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extended in time or space'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

comparative form of 'long', indicating greater length or duration.

The river is longer than the road.

Synonyms

extendedprolonged

Antonyms

shorter

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Idioms

no longer

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39