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length

[lɛŋkθ]

length Definition

  • 1the measurement or extent of something from end to end
  • 2the quality of being long
  • 3the 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

Antonyms for length

Phrases with 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.

  • 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.

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