length

• Substantivo que designa a medida ou extensão de algo de uma ponta à outra; também pode indicar a duração de um período de tempo.

A noun referring to the measurement or extent of something from end to end, or the duration of time.

1. Measurement of distanceA2formal

   The measurement or extent of something from end to end.

   Comprimento

   • The length of the table is two meters.
   • She measured the length of the room with a tape measure.
   • The river has a total length of over 500 kilometers.

   Sinônimosdistanceextentmeasurereachspanstretch

2. Duration of timeA2formal

   The amount of time something lasts or continues.

   Duração de tempo

   • The length of the movie is two hours.
   • He complained about the length of the meeting.
   • The length of the course is six weeks.

   Sinônimosdurationextentperiodspantermtime

3. B2formal

   The full extent or degree of something, often used in abstract contexts.

   Extensão ou grau

   • She went to great lengths to ensure the party was perfect.
   • The length of his speech surprised everyone.
   • They discussed the length and breadth of the problem.

   Sinônimosdegreeextentmagnitudemeasurerangereachscope