long
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/lɔːŋ/
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/lɒŋ/
extended length
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,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long period of time.
It took a long to finish the project.
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Verb 1
to have a strong desire or yearning.
She longed for the days of her youth.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35