length

[lɛŋkθ]

length Definition

• 1. the measurement or extent of something from end to end
• 2. the quality of being long
• 3. the duration of time taken by something

Using length: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "length" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The length of the bridge is 2 kilometers.

• Example

  The length of the movie is 2 hours.

• Example

  She measured the length of the room with a tape measure.

• Example

  The length of the meeting was longer than expected.

length Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for length

• distance
• extent
• longness
• duration
• term

Antonyms for length

• shortness
• brevity

Phrases with length

• at full length

  with the full extent of one's body or attention

  Example

  He lay down at full length on the sofa.

• go to great lengths

  to put in a lot of effort or trouble to achieve something

  Example

  She went to great lengths to make sure everything was perfect for the party.

• keep someone at arm's length

  to avoid getting too close to someone emotionally or physically

  Example

  She kept her ex-boyfriend at arm's length after they broke up.

Origins of length

from Old English 'lengþu'

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Summary: length in Brief

The term 'length' [lɛŋkθ] refers to the measurement or extent of something from end to end, as well as the quality of being long and the duration of time taken by something. It can be used to describe physical objects like bridges and rooms, as well as abstract concepts like meetings and movies. Phrases like 'at full length' and 'go to great lengths' add nuance to the term.