longer

Meanings

• adjective

  having greater length in space or time; longer in duration or size than something else

• verb

  make longer in duration or scope; extend in length or size

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɔŋ.ɡɚ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈlɔŋ.ɡɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

short , brief , short , low , shallow , short , instant , minute , moment , second , time , distance , way

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Synonyms

extended , lengthy , prolonged , deep , extended , high , lengthy , tall , time , far , way

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with longer
stronger , long song , wrong , strong , belong

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Variants

List of all variants of longer that leads to same result
long , long in the tooth , longer , longest , longness , longnesses , not long for , longed , longers , longing , longs , so long , any longer , no longer , not any longer , for long , for much longer

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Forms

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longest, longer than, longest period, longer version

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Etymology

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Originating from Old English 'lang', meaning 'long'. The word 'longer' is formed by adding the comparative suffix '-er' to the base form.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis', which means 'a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles'.

2. The longest river in the world is the Nile River, which stretches over 4,135 miles (6,650 kilometers) in length.

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Related Concepts

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1. duration: Refers to the length of time something lasts or continues.

2. size: Refers to the extent or amount of something in terms of its spatial dimensions.

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Culture

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The word 'longer' has been used extensively in literature and music, symbolizing growth, progression, and development. In music, longer notes and chords create a sense of tension and release, while in literature, longer works often explore complex themes and character development.

How to Memorize "longer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ruler with the number 'longer' written on it, representing the comparative form of the word 'long'. Imagine extending the length of an object or time to remember the meaning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'longer' with the concept of 'growth' or 'development'. Remember, something that is 'longer' has expanded or increased in size or duration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Longer is longer in length'. Remember, the 'r' in 'longer' reminds you of the comparative form 'longer'.

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