long
long
lasting a long time
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long with Russian translation
long usage examples
Был продолжительный период жары этим летом.
We had a long summer with many hot days.
Продолжительный зимний период означает больше снега в этом году.
A long winter means more snow this year.
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long belongs to the topic "Seasons". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
long synonyms
What's the difference between long / prolonged / lengthy / long-lasting / protracted / enduring
Somewhat formal; emphasizes that something lasted longer than expected or usual
They experienced a prolonged period of rain.
Often used for speeches or procedures; neutral to mildly negative connotation
The committee had a lengthy discussion.
They formed a long-lasting friendship.
Formal and often negative — emphasizes that something was unnecessarily or bitterly long
The negotiations became protracted and difficult.
Often positive or neutral — emphasizes lasting through time or difficulty
Her legacy remains enduring.
Informal/pejorative — emphasizes that something was made longer than necessary
The process was unnecessarily drawn-out.
Suggests deliberately made longer or formally lengthened (period, warranty, deadline)
They agreed to an extended deadline.
Means without interruption — continuous; focuses on lack of breaks rather than long total duration
There was continuous rain for three days.
Describes duration over an extended future period — used for plans, effects, relationships
They made a long-term investment.
Used for something established or existing for a long period (e.g., problem, tradition)
They have a long-standing partnership.
Hyperbolic and negative — suggests something seems endless or unbearably long
The meeting felt interminable.
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How to pronounce long and what this word means
long means long. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce long
/ˈlɒŋ/
long translation
long
long examples
We had a long summer with many hot days.
long transcription
/ˈlɒŋ/, /ˈlɔŋ/
Questions about this word
long meaning: what does it mean?
lasting a long time
long pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
long is pronounced as /ˈlɒŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
long definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We had a long summer with many hot days. Translation: Был продолжительный период жары этим летом.
Is long part of Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, long can be learned in the Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is long part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, long can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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