Definitions
- Describing something that is excessively long or time-consuming. - Referring to a speech, article, or written work that is unnecessarily long and tedious. - Talking about a process or procedure that takes an extended period to complete.
- Referring to something that has a great extent from one end to the other. - Describing a period of time that is extended or prolonged. - Talking about a distance that is far or remote.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a considerable amount of time or distance.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical objects or abstract concepts.
- 3Both can be used as adjectives or adverbs.
- 4Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 5Both can be used to express emphasis or exaggeration.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Lengthy is typically used to describe something that is excessively long or time-consuming, while long can refer to a wide range of lengths or durations.
- 2Connotation: Lengthy has a negative connotation and implies that something is unnecessarily long or tedious, while long can have either a positive or neutral connotation.
- 3Focus: Lengthy emphasizes the duration or length of something, while long can also emphasize the distance or extent of something.
- 4Form: Lengthy is an adjective that describes a noun, while long can function as both an adjective and an adverb.
- 5Collocations: Lengthy often collocates with words like 'process', 'procedure', 'speech', and 'article', while long often collocates with words like 'time', 'distance', 'hair', and 'nails'.
Remember this!
Lengthy and long are synonyms that refer to a considerable amount of time or distance. However, lengthy is typically used to describe something that is excessively long or time-consuming, while long can refer to a wide range of lengths or durations. Additionally, lengthy has a negative connotation and emphasizes the duration or length of something, while long can have either a positive or neutral connotation and can emphasize both the duration and extent of something.
