length
gb/lˈɛŋθ/ us/lˈɛŋθ/
A2
English
~ 1200
hossz, időtartam, darab, részletesen
NOUN
A2
1
hossz
A2
Usage pattern:
the length of [something]
The length of the table is two meters.
Az asztal hossza két méter.
She measured the length of the rope before cutting it.
Megmérte a kötél hosszát, mielőtt elvágta.
This bridge is double the length of the old one.
The snake reached a surprising length.
We need to know the exact length of the fabric.
Learner examples
The length of this pen is 15 cm.
Ennek a tollnak a hossza 15 cm.
Please check the length of the bed.
Kérlek, ellenőrizd az ágy hosszát.
The length of the road is very long.
He told me the length of the movie.
The length of the fish is 20 cm.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'length' with 'height' or 'width'. 'Length' usually refers to the longest dimension.
Meaning
measurement from end to end
Collocations
full length
|exact length
|measuring length
|in length
|length of time
Synonyms
distance (More general; can refer to space between two points not necessarily along an object.)
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extent (More formal; refers to the size or scale of something in any dimension.)
Antonyms
shortness (Refers to having little length or being not long.)
Themes
measurement
|geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How long something is from one end to the other.
The measured distance from one end of something to the other.
NOUN
B1
2
időtartam
B1
Usage pattern:
the length of [event/time period]
The length of the meeting surprised everyone.
A megbeszélés időtartama mindenkit meglepett.
We discussed the project at length.
Hosszan megbeszéltük a projektet.
The film's length makes it hard to watch in one sitting.
Consider the length of your stay before booking.
Learner examples
The length of the lesson is one hour.
Az óra időtartama egy óra.
We talked about it for a long length.
Hosszú ideig beszéltünk róla.
The length of the game is 90 minutes.
She stayed for a short length.
The length of his speech was too long.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'length' instead of 'time' in casual speech; 'length' sounds more formal for duration.
Meaning
duration of time
Collocations
length of time
|considerable length
|entire length
|short length
Synonyms
duration (Exact synonym in time-related contexts; slightly more formal.)
Antonyms
brevity (Refers to shortness in time or duration.)
Themes
time
|events
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How long something continues in time.
The amount of time that something continues or exists.
NOUN
B1
3
darab
A1
Usage pattern:
a length of [material/rope/etc.]
He cut a length of pipe for the repair.
Levágott egy darab csövet a javításhoz.
We bought a length of fabric for curtains.
Vettünk egy darab anyagot függönynek.
A short length of cable was missing from the box.
Learner examples
I need a length of string.
Szükségem van egy darab madzagra.
He gave me a short length of wood.
Adott nekem egy rövid fadarabot.
She bought a long length of cloth.
We used a length of wire for the project.
Meaning
piece with certain extent
Collocations
a length of rope
|a length of wood
|short length
Synonyms
segment (Refers to a part, but not necessarily long in shape.)
Themes
materials
|construction
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A part or piece that is long in shape.
A piece or section of something measured along its longer side.
NOUN
B2
4
részletesen
B1
She explained her reasons at great length.
Nagyon részletesen elmagyarázta az indokait.
The report goes into considerable length on safety measures.
A jelentés meglehetősen részletesen tárgyalja a biztonsági intézkedéseket.
They discussed the matter at some length.
Learner examples
He talked at great length about his trip.
Nagyon részletesen beszélt az útjáról.
She wrote at some length about her family.
Elég részletesen írt a családjáról.
They explained at great length how it works.
Meaning
degree of thoroughness or detail
Collocations
at great length
|go to great lengths
Synonyms
detail (Focuses specifically on fine points rather than overall extent.)
Themes
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How much detail or thoroughness something has.
The degree to which something is thorough, complete, or detailed, often expressed as 'at length'.
Grammar
Dictionary form
length
IPA
GB/lˈɛŋθ/
US/lˈɛŋθ/
Syllables & stress
length (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (length)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: length
- Plural: length, lengths
Word family
Expressions
at length
1/ˈæt lˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
in detail or for long time
For a long time or with many details.
Examples
- He spoke at length about his travels.
- The topic was discussed at length during the meeting.
full-length
1/fˈʊl lˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
covering whole extent in length
As long as possible or covering from top to bottom.
Examples
- She wore a full-length dress to the event.
- The book is now available in full-length form.
go to great lengths
1/ɡˈoʊ tə ɡɹˈeɪt lˈɛŋθs/
idiom
make a lot of effort
To try very hard to do something, often more than is usual or expected.
Examples
- She went to great lengths to make sure the party was perfect.
- They go to great lengths to protect their privacy.