longest Definition
- 1measuring a great distance from end to end
- 2lasting or taking a great amount of time
- 3having the most length in a series or group
Using longest: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "longest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The Nile is the longest river in the world.
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This has been the longest day of my life.
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She has the longest hair in her family.
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He gave the longest speech at the conference.
longest Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for longest
- lengthiest
- furthest
- farthest
- most extended
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Summary: longest in Brief
The term 'longest' [ˈlɒŋɡɪst] refers to something that measures a great distance from end to end, lasts or takes a great amount of time, or has the most length in a series or group. Examples include 'The Nile is the longest river in the world,' and 'This has been the longest day of my life.' Synonyms include 'lengthiest,' 'furthest,' 'farthest,' and 'most extended.' Antonyms include 'shortest,' 'briefest,' and 'smallest.'
