long

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Having much distance in space from one end to the other.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I need a long piece of wood.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Having much distance in space from one end to the other. — Specifically, having much distance in a horizontal dimension (see also Usage Notes below).

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Having much distance in space from one end to the other. — Travelling a great distance.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “long” mean?

Having much distance in space from one end to the other.

Is “long” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.