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longer

/lɒŋ/

4 entries

adjective

long/lɒŋ/A1formal
  • ruОписывает что-либо, имеющее большую длину или продолжительность от начала до конца.

Describes something that measures a great distance or duration from beginning to end.

  1. Extended in lengthA1formal

    Having great length or duration; not short.

    ruДлинный

    • She has long hair.
    • The movie was very long.
    • He took a long walk in the park.

    Synonymsdrawn-outelongatedextendedextensivelengthwayslengthylong-lastingprolongedprotractedstretched

    Antonymsbriefshort

  2. Extended in timeA1formal

    Taking a lot of time; lasting for a considerable period.

    ruДолгий

    • It's been a long day.
    • The meeting was too long.
    • We waited a long time for the bus.

    Synonymsdrawn-outextendedlengthylingeringprolongedprotractedsustainedtime-consuming

    Antonymsbriefshort

  3. Intense desireB1informal

    Having a strong wish or desire for something.

    ruСильное желание

    • I'm long for some peace and quiet.
    • She is long to see her family again.
    • He was long for adventure after years in the office.
Forms
  • longer comparative form
  • longest superlative form

adverb

long/lɒŋ/A2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «длительное время» или «на протяжении продолжительного периода». Используется для описания продолжительности действия и совпадает по форме с прилагательным.

An adverb meaning "for a long time" or "over an extended period." It is used to describe the duration of an action and is identical in form to the adjective.

  1. For a long timeA2formal

    For an extended period of time.

    ruДолго

    • I have been waiting long for the bus.
    • She has lived there long.
    • How long have you known him?

    Synonymsat lengthlengthilyprotractedly

    Antonymsbrieflymomentarilyshortly

  2. Far into the past or futureB1formal

    Referring to a distant point in time.

    ruДавно

    • It happened long ago.
    • The tradition goes back long before our time.
    • We won't see each other again for long.

    Synonymsdeepfarwell

    Antonymsbrieflyshortly

Forms
  • longer comparative form
  • longest superlative form

adverb

/ˈlɒŋ.ɡər/A1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'в течение большего промежутка времени' или 'в большей степени по длине'. Является сравнительной степенью от 'долго' и используется для описания действий или состояний, продолжающихся в течение длительного периода.

An adverb meaning 'for a greater duration of time' or 'to a greater extent in length.' It is the comparative form of 'long' and is used to describe actions or states that continue for an extended period.

  1. For more timeA2formal

    For a greater duration of time; continuing beyond a certain point.

    ruДольше

    • I can't wait any longer for the bus.
    • She stayed longer than she had planned.
    • He didn't live much longer after the accident.

noun

/ˈlɒŋ.ər/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, испытывающего сильное желание или тоску по чему-либо.

A noun referring to a person who has a strong desire or yearning for something.

  1. A person with a strong desireC1formal

    A person who experiences a persistent and intense longing or yearning for something.

    ruТоскующий

    • He was a longer for adventure, always seeking new horizons.
    • She was a longer for knowledge, spending hours in the library.
    • As a longer for justice, he dedicated his life to law.

    Synonymsyearner