long

• Descreve algo que tem grande extensão em comprimento ou duração, do início ao fim. Em português, dependendo do sentido, pode indicar algo fisicamente comprido ou algo que se prolonga no tempo.

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

1. Extended in lengthA1formal

   Having great length or duration; not short.

   Longo

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

   Sinônimosdrawn-outelongatedextendedextensivelengthwayslengthylong-lastingprolongedprotractedstretched

   Antônimosbriefshort

2. Extended in timeA1formal

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

   Longo

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

   Sinônimosdrawn-outextendedlengthylingeringprolongedprotractedsustainedtime-consuming

   Antônimosbriefshort

3. Intense desireB1informal

   Having a strong wish or desire for something.

   Desejo intenso

   • 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.

• Advérbio que significa "por muito tempo" ou "durante um período prolongado". É usado para descrever a duração de uma ação e tem a mesma forma do adjetivo.

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.

   Muito tempo

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

   Sinônimosat lengthlengthilyprotractedly

   Antônimosbrieflymomentarilyshortly

2. Far into the past or futureB1formal

   Referring to a distant point in time.

   Muito tempo

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

   Sinônimosdeepfarwell

   Antônimosbrieflyshortly

• Verbo que expressa um desejo forte ou saudade por algo ou alguém.

A verb used to express a strong desire or yearning for something or someone.

1. To yearn or desire stronglyB2formal

   To have a strong wish or desire for something, especially something absent or lost.

   Ansiar

   • She longed for her childhood home.
   • He longed to see his family again.
   • They longed for the days of peace and quiet.

   Sinônimosachecovetcravedesirehankerhungerpinethirstwishyearn

   Antônimosdisdainscornspurn

2. To pine or craveC1informal

   To feel a prolonged desire or emotional attachment.

   Ansiar

   • I long for a vacation by the sea.
   • The children longed for their parents' return.
   • She longed to be free from her responsibilities.

   Sinônimosachecovetcravedesirehankerhungerpinethirstwishyearn

   Antônimosabhordespisedisdainrepelscornspurn