Basic Details
Word: Length
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The measurement of something from end to end; how long something is.
Synonyms: Distance, extent, size
Antonyms: Shortness
Idioms and Phrases
- At length: After a long period of time. Example: "After discussing for hours, we finally reached a decision at length."
- Lengthy explanation: A very long and detailed explanation. Example: "His lengthy explanation made the topic a bit confusing."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The length of the table was perfect for our family dinner, allowing everyone to sit comfortably.
Example 2: To measure the length of the room, I used a tape measure to get an accurate reading.
Example 3: The runner set a new record for the length of the race, finishing faster than anyone expected.
Fun Fact
The word "length" comes from the Old English word "lengthu," which means "long" or "tall" and has been used in the English language for many centuries to express measurement.
Famous Quote
"It is not the length of life, but the depth of life." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "length" mean?
a) The width of something
b) The measurement of something from end to end
c) The colour of something
d) The height of something
Answer: b) The measurement of something from end to end
2. Which of these is a synonym of "length"?
a) Width
b) Distance
c) Depth
d) Height
Answer: b) Distance
3. What is the antonym of "length"?
a) Tallness
b) Shortness
c) Breadth
d) Width
Answer: b) Shortness
4. Which sentence uses "length" correctly?
a) The length of the cat is very cute.
b) The length of the movie was too short.
c) The length of the rope was measured carefully.
d) The length of the song is nearly silent.
Answer: c) The length of the rope was measured carefully.
5. What does "at length" mean?
a) At a short distance
b) After a long period of time
c) Without any details
d) Immediately
Answer: b) After a long period of time
