longed

Meanings

• Verb

  To desire or yearn strongly for something

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Synonyms

ache , yearn

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Variants

List of all variants of longed that leads to same result
long , longed , longer , longers , longing , longs

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to be long in the tooth' or 'to be past one's prime'. The modern sense developed in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'longed' comes from the Old English word 'langian', which meant 'to be long in the tooth'.

2. In the 15th century, 'longed' began to be used to express a deep desire or yearning for something.

3. The word 'longed' is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'desire'.

4. The phrase 'longing for' is a common way to express a deep desire or yearning for something.

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Related Concepts

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1. Desire: A strong feeling of wanting or craving for something. 'Longed' can be considered a synonym for 'desire' in certain contexts.

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Culture

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In literature, 'longed' is often used to express deep longing or yearning. For instance, in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo longs for Juliet's love.

How to Memorize "longed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself deeply desiring or yearning for something. Visualize the feeling in your heart and the intensity of your longing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'longed' with a strong feeling of desire or yearning. Imagine a heartfelt longing when you think of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'longed' and the concept of deep desire or yearning. For example, 'Longing' is a strong 'Ongoing' Need 'Growing' Daily.

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