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Synonyms of long

17 similar words · 12 opposite words

Another word for long is tall. Other synonyms of long are high. The opposite of long is low.

Synonyms and similar words for long

adjectiveHaving great duration.

  • extended
  • lengthyHaving length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
  • prolongedLengthy in duration; extended; protracted.

adjectiveSerious; deadly.

nounAn entity with a long position in an asset; for example, a trader or investor possessing an amount...

  • bullAny bovine of an aggressive or long-horned breed regardless of age and sex.

adverbOver a great distance in space.

  • a long way
  • farTo, from or over a great distance in space, time or other extent.

verbTo await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true).

  • ache forTo desire or want something, or someone, very much.
  • yearnTo have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.

adjectiveHaving much distance from one point to another.

  • deepPenetrating a long way, especially a long way forward.
  • high
  • tallHaving its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • lengthsomeOf significant length; long; lengthy.
  • lengthful obsoleteLong.
  • longsome archaicMarked or characterised by longness or length; lengthy; long-lasting; protracted.
  • prolix obsoleteLong; having great length.

Opposite of long

adjectivePossessing or owning stocks, bonds, commodities, or other financial instruments with the aim of...

  • shortHaving a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.

adverbOver a great distance in space.

  • a short distance

adverbA long time (see usage notes).

  • an instant
  • a minute
  • a moment
  • a second
  • a short time
  • not longUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see not, long.

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “having much distance from one point to another”.

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “having great duration”.

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of long

  1. adjective Having much distance in space from one end to the other.
  2. adjective Specifically, having much distance in a horizontal dimension (see also Usage Notes below).
  3. adjective Travelling a great distance.

Full definition of long

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Questions about synonyms of long

What is another word for long?
Long has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as tall and high.
What is the opposite of long?
The opposite of long is low. Other antonyms of long are short.
What does long mean?
Long means having much distance in space from one end to the other.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: long (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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