long

Words that start with 'long' — often related to long or use 'long' as a base.

long
measuring a great distance from end to end; to yearn for

I long to see my family again.

long-term
lasting for an extended period

They signed a long-term lease.

long-distance
covering or extending over a great distance

She took a long-distance flight to visit her parents.

long-standing
having existed or continued for a long time

This is a long-standing tradition in our village.

long-suffering
patiently enduring hardship or provocation

His long-suffering colleagues tolerated the repeated delays.

longhand
writing done by hand (as opposed to shorthand or typing)

Please submit the form in longhand rather than typing it.

longbow
a tall, powerful bow used especially in medieval archery

The archer drew his longbow and prepared to shoot.

long-winded
using more words than necessary; verbose

His long-winded speech lost the audience's attention.

lifelong
lasting for the entire life of a person

She made a lifelong commitment to helping disadvantaged children.

prolong
to make something continue for a longer time; extend

They decided to prolong the meeting to finish the discussion.