Long:

Adjective:

  1. Extending for a considerable distance from end to end.
  2. Having a great distance from one end to the other; lengthy.
  3. Lasting or taking a great amount of time.

Adverb:

  1. For a long time; over a considerable period.
  2. At a point in time distant from the present; formerly.

Noun:

  1. A long period of time.

Prepositions:

  • “For” (long for)
  • “In” (long in)
  • “To” (long to)

Collocations:

  • Long time, long distance, long day, long weekend, long journey.

Example Sentences:

  1. The road was long and winding.
  2. She had long hair that reached her waist.
  3. It’s a long way to the top of the mountain.
  4. The movie was over two hours long.
  5. He’s been working on the project for a long time.
  6. They waited in line for a long time.
  7. She took a long walk along the beach.
  8. The meeting lasted long into the night.
  9. They’ve known each other for a long time.
  10. The river flows long and deep through the valley.
  11. She had a long conversation with her friend.
  12. He has a long list of accomplishments.
  13. It’s been a long day; I’m exhausted.
  14. They planned a long weekend getaway.
  15. The book is a long read but worth it.
  16. He’s been gone for a long time.
  17. She waited patiently for a long-awaited promotion.
  18. The journey was long but enjoyable.
  19. They’ve had a long history of collaboration.
  20. The winter nights are long in this region.
  21. The lecture seemed unusually long.
  22. The marathon was a long race.
  23. They had a long discussion about the budget.
  24. She made a long list of places to visit.
  25. He took a long shower after the workout.
  26. The road trip was long but scenic.
  27. She had a long flight ahead of her.
  28. The company has a long-term strategy for growth.
  29. He’s been a longtime supporter of the team.
  30. They’ve been friends for a long time.
  31. The concert lasted long past midnight.
  32. The dress was too long for her.
  33. The winter months are long and cold here.
  34. He waited longingly for her return.
  35. The wait was long but worth it.
  36. The novel has a long and complex plot.
  37. They traveled a long way to attend the wedding.
  38. The poem is a long verse about love and loss.
  39. She wore a long coat to keep warm.
  40. They’ve lived in the city for a long time.
  41. He’s had a long career in politics.
  42. The debate went on for a long time.
  43. She’s had a long day at work.
  44. He has a long memory for past injustices.
  45. The deadline is coming up; we’ve got a long way to go.
  46. The summer days are long and hot.
  47. The essay assignment is long overdue.
  48. They took the long route to avoid traffic.
  49. She’s had a long-standing interest in art.
  50. The movie was a long-awaited sequel.
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