Basic Details
Word: Long
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that has a great distance from one end to the other or continues for a long time.
Synonyms: Extended, lengthy, protracted
Antonyms: Short, brief
Idioms and Phrases
- Long shot: An attempt that has a low chance of success. Example: "It was a long shot to win the match, but the team gave it their all."
- Long story short: To keep things brief and summarise. Example: "Long story short, we finished the project ahead of schedule."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The river was so long that it took us several hours to canoe from one end to the other.
Example 2: She read a long book over the holidays and loved every chapter of it.
Example 3: The meeting felt really long, but it was important to discuss all the details.
Fun Fact
The word "long" comes from the Old English word "langa," which has ancient roots. Interestingly, in some languages, the concept of time and distance is expressed in the same way, showing how cultures perceive the idea of length.
Famous Quote
"It is not length of life, but depth of life." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "long" mean?
a) Having a short distance
b) Lasting only a moment
c) Having a great distance
d) Is very loud
Answer: c) Having a great distance
2. Which of these is a synonym of "long"?
a) Brief
b) Extended
c) Rapid
d) Slow
Answer: b) Extended
3. Which sentence uses "long" correctly?
a) The long cat chased the mouse.
b) She has long dreams every night.
c) The long train arrived on time.
d) The meal was a long one.
Answer: c) The long train arrived on time.
4. Which idiom means an attempt with low chances of success?
a) Long shot
b) Long story short
c) Short and sweet
d) Long way to go
Answer: a) Long shot
5. What is the opposite of "long"?
a) Tall
b) Tiny
c) Short
d) Wide
Answer: c) Short
