adjective Measuring a great distance from end to end.
- They walked down a long corridor to reach the office.
- She has long, dark hair.
- The long bridge stretches across the river and into the village.
adjective Lasting for a great amount of time.
- It was a long meeting that dragged on for hours.
- After a long wait at the airport, we finally boarded the plane.
- It has been a long day, and I am ready for bed.
verb To feel a strong desire or yearning for something.
- She longed for the days when life felt simpler.
- After months abroad, the soldier longed to see his family again.
- Children often long for summer when the school term drags on.
verb (finance) To hold or buy an asset expecting its price to rise.
- The fund decided to long the stock ahead of earnings.
- Some traders long a currency when they expect it to strengthen.
- Investors may long shares they believe are currently undervalued.
adverb For a great amount of time.
- We waited long into the night for news.
- I won't stay long, because I have an early start tomorrow.
- The old castle has stood here long before the town grew up around it.
