the measurement or extent of something from end to end, the quality of being long, the duration of time taken by something

at full length, go to great lengths, keep someone at arm's length

Formal and Informal Expressions of length

In different contexts, you can replace 'length' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'extent, duration' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'longness, how long something is' is a commonplace synonym.

length: Explore its Definition & Usage

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.
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The length of the movie is 2 hours.
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She measured the length of the room with a tape measure.
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The length of the meeting was longer than expected.

length Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for length

Antonyms for length

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.