What is the comparative form of “agelong”?
The comparative form of “agelong” is “longer”.Example
The movie felt longer than it actually was.
Example
The wait at the restaurant was longer than expected.
What is the superlative form of “agelong”?
The superlative form of “agelong” is “longest”.Example
Out of all the books I've read, this one is the longest.
Example
The line for the concert was the longest I've ever seen.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "long" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "longer" and "longest" are commonly used to indicate a greater length or duration.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Long" follows the regular pattern of adding "er" and "est" to form comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “longer”
Used to describe something that is of greater length or duration.
Example
The director's cut of the film is lengthier than the theatrical version.
Used to indicate that something lasts for a longer period of time than usual.
Example
The prolonged winter made everyone eager for spring.
Expressions with similar meanings to “longest”
Used to describe something that is the greatest in length or duration.
Example
The lengthiest chapter in the book provides a detailed analysis of the topic.
Using than with comparative “longer”
When using the comparative form "longer" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The movie felt longer than it actually was." Here, "than" is used to show that the duration of the movie was greater than the perceived duration.
How can I use this expression in context?
“longer” and “longest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Movies
The director's cut is longer than the theatrical version.
The director's cut is longer than the theatrical version.
- 2Lines/Queues
The line for the concert was the longest I've ever seen.
The line for the concert was the longest I've ever seen.
- 3Books
This book is the longest out of all the ones I've read.
This book is the longest out of all the ones I've read.
- 4Wait Times
The wait at the restaurant was longer than expected.
The wait at the restaurant was longer than expected.
Related idioms and phrases
A long shot
Something that is unlikely to happen or succeed.
Example
Winning the lottery is a long shot.
In the long run
Over a long period of time; eventually.
Example
Investing in education pays off in the long run.
