Long Synonyms
74 long synonyms include lengthy, of considerable length, extended, prolonged, extensive, stretched out, spread out, long-lasting, lasting, and prolonged. Long is an adjective, and its antonyms are short, brief, and short. Here are some additional synonyms for "long" with example sentences.
Another word for Long
74 other ways to say long.
1. lasting
- stretched out
- spread out
- prolonged
- of considerable length
- long-lasting
- lengthy
- lasting
- extensive
- extended
2. lengthy
- wearisome
- tedious
- spun-out
- seemingly endless
- protracted
- prolonged
- overlong
- long-drawn-out
- lingering
- lengthy
- interminable
- extended
- drawn-out
- dragged-out
- boring
3. presently
- soon
- shortly
- presently
- in two shakes of a lamb's tail
- in two shakes
- in the twinkling of an eye
- in the near future
- in no time (at all)
- in a short time
- in an instant
- in a moment
- in a minute
- in a little while
- in a jiffy
- in (less than) no time
- ere long
- by and by
- before you know it
- any minute (now)
- anon
4. burn
- yen
- yearn
- would give one's eye teeth
- wish
- want
- thirst
- set one's sights on
- set one's heart on
- pine
- pant
- need
- lust after
- itch
- hunger
- hope
- have a yen
- hanker for/after
- eat one's heart out over
- dream of
- desire
- crave
- covet
- burn
- be unable to wait
- be eager
- be dying
- be desperate
- be consumed with desire
- be bent on
- ache
Use long in a Sentence
After a long day's work, phew, relaxation!
By acquiescing, he avoided a long argument.
Car adaptors are essential for long road trips.
His speech was unusually long.
It’s been a long time since we met.
long-term goals require consistent effort.
Math class focused on learning long division techniques.
Real estate agents work long hours.
She wore a long dress.
The long speech began to bore.
We've waited for hours long.