LONG
measuring a great distance from end to end
lasting or taking a great amount of time
relatively great in extent
(of a vowel) categorized as long with regard to quality and length (e.g. in standard british english the vowel /uË/ in food is long as distinct from the short vowel /ÊŠ/ in good).
(of odds or a chance) reflecting or representing a low level of probability
(of shares, bonds, or other assets) bought in advance, with the expectation of a rise in price.
(of a drink) large and refreshing, and in which alcohol, if present, is not concentrated.
well supplied with
a long period
a long sound such as a long signal in morse code or a long vowel or syllable
long-dated securities, especially gilts.
for a long time
(with reference to the ball in sport) at, to, or over a great distance
have a strong wish or desire
lasting or taking a great amount of time
relatively great in extent
(of a vowel) categorized as long with regard to quality and length (e.g. in standard british english the vowel /uË/ in food is long as distinct from the short vowel /ÊŠ/ in good).
(of odds or a chance) reflecting or representing a low level of probability
(of shares, bonds, or other assets) bought in advance, with the expectation of a rise in price.
(of a drink) large and refreshing, and in which alcohol, if present, is not concentrated.
well supplied with
a long period
a long sound such as a long signal in morse code or a long vowel or syllable
long-dated securities, especially gilts.
for a long time
(with reference to the ball in sport) at, to, or over a great distance
have a strong wish or desire