long

/lɒŋ/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Having much distance in space from one end to the other.

2

Specifically, having much distance in a horizontal dimension (see also Usage Notes below).

3

Travelling a great distance.

4

Having a long penis.

5

Passing or landing ahead of or beyond the intended target or location.

6

Going beyond the intended target.

7

Having great duration.

8

Seeming to last a lot of time, due to being boring, tedious, tiring, irksome, etc.

9

Not short; tall.

10

Possessing or owning stocks, bonds, commodities, or other financial instruments with the aim of benefiting from an expected rise in their value.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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