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The correct spelling is longer.
How to pronounce longer
/ˈlɑŋ.ɡɚ/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈlɑŋ.ɡɚ/
Say it like: Lon-jer
The correct spelling is longer. Having much distance from one terminating point on an object or an area to another terminating point (usually applies to horizontal dimensions; see Usage Notes below). For example: "It's a long way from the Earth to the Moon."
Usage Examples
“It's a long way from the Earth to the Moon.”
“The pyramids of Egypt have been around for a long time.”
“I'm long in DuPont; I have a long position in DuPont.”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.Having much distance from one terminating point on an object or an area to another terminating point (usually applies to horizontal dimensions; see Usage Notes below).
- 2.Having great duration.
- 3.Seemingly lasting a lot of time, because it is boring or tedious or tiring.
- 4.Not short; tall.
- 5.Possessing or owning stocks, bonds, commodities or other financial instruments with the aim of benefiting of the expected rise in their value.
adverb
- 1.Over a great distance in space.
- 2.For a particular duration.
- 3.For a long duration.
noun
- 1.One who longs or yearns for something.
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