Adjective:
- Extending for a considerable distance from end to end.
- Having a great distance from one end to the other; lengthy.
- Lasting or taking a great amount of time.
Adverb:
- For a long time; over a considerable period.
- At a point in time distant from the present; formerly.
Noun:
- 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:
- The road was long and winding.
- She had long hair that reached her waist.
- It’s a long way to the top of the mountain.
- The movie was over two hours long.
- He’s been working on the project for a long time.
- They waited in line for a long time.
- She took a long walk along the beach.
- The meeting lasted long into the night.
- They’ve known each other for a long time.
- The river flows long and deep through the valley.
- She had a long conversation with her friend.
- He has a long list of accomplishments.
- It’s been a long day; I’m exhausted.
- They planned a long weekend getaway.
- The book is a long read but worth it.
- He’s been gone for a long time.
- She waited patiently for a long-awaited promotion.
- The journey was long but enjoyable.
- They’ve had a long history of collaboration.
- The winter nights are long in this region.
- The lecture seemed unusually long.
- The marathon was a long race.
- They had a long discussion about the budget.
- She made a long list of places to visit.
- He took a long shower after the workout.
- The road trip was long but scenic.
- She had a long flight ahead of her.
- The company has a long-term strategy for growth.
- He’s been a longtime supporter of the team.
- They’ve been friends for a long time.
- The concert lasted long past midnight.
- The dress was too long for her.
- The winter months are long and cold here.
- He waited longingly for her return.
- The wait was long but worth it.
- The novel has a long and complex plot.
- They traveled a long way to attend the wedding.
- The poem is a long verse about love and loss.
- She wore a long coat to keep warm.
- They’ve lived in the city for a long time.
- He’s had a long career in politics.
- The debate went on for a long time.
- She’s had a long day at work.
- He has a long memory for past injustices.
- The deadline is coming up; we’ve got a long way to go.
- The summer days are long and hot.
- The essay assignment is long overdue.
- They took the long route to avoid traffic.
- She’s had a long-standing interest in art.
- The movie was a long-awaited sequel.