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longed

The correct spelling is longed.

How to pronounce longed

verb

IPA: /ˈlɑŋd/

Say it like: Lon-jed

The correct spelling is longed. To take a long position in. For example: "She longed for him to come back."

Usage Examples

She longed for him to come back.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To take a long position in.
  2. 2.To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true)
  3. 3.To be appropriate to, to pertain or belong to.
  4. 4.To belong.

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