Definition

This word describes something that has a greater length than something else.

Example

The river is longer than the lake.

Conversation

I wish this movie were a bit longer.

I know, right? It feels like they skipped a lot of details.

Yeah, I was really hoping for a longer storyline.

Same here! A longer movie would have made it even better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Longer → It is formed from "long" (from Old English "lang", meaning having a great distance or duration) and the comparative suffix "-er" (meaning more). The word "longer" means having a greater length or duration than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'more' ('-er') 'distant' or 'extended' ('long') — that's why longer means having more length.

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