英語

long

gb/lˈɔŋ/ us/lˈɔŋ/
A1 英語
~ 400
語義
0件の語義
adjective A1 property
1

Measuring a large length or distance

Having a big distance from one end to the other.

用法パターン: [something] is long
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'long' with 'tall'; 'long' is for horizontal or end-to-end measurement, while 'tall' is for height.
類義語
extended (More formal; emphasizes being stretched out or prolonged in space or time.)
対義語
short (Describes something with a small distance from end to end, opposite of long.)
コロケーション
long road |long hair |long journey |long list |long arm |long line
テーマ
measurement |daily life |space |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The bridge is over two kilometers long.
  • She has long blonde hair.
  • We walked down a long corridor to reach the office.
学習者向け例文
  • The table is very long.
  • He has long legs.
  • This street is long.
adjective A1 property
2

Taking a lot of time

Continuing for much time.

用法パターン: a long [time period/event]
よくある間違い:
Learners may overuse 'long' instead of alternatives like 'lengthy' or 'extended' in formal writing.
類義語
lengthy (Slightly more formal; can imply tediousness.)
対義語
short (Lasting only a small amount of time, opposite of long in duration.)
コロケーション
long day |long wait |long meeting |long history |long career
テーマ
time |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • It’s been a long day at work.
  • We had a long conversation about the project.
  • The movie felt too long.
学習者向け例文
  • The lesson is long.
  • We had a long talk.
  • It was a long night.
動詞 B2 action
3

Strongly desire something

To want something very much.

用法パターン: to long for [something] / to long to [verb]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this with the adjective 'long'; as a verb, it means 'desire', not 'measure'.
類義語
yearn (More literary; suggests deep emotional desire.)
対義語
despise (To strongly dislike or reject something instead of wanting it.)
コロケーション
long for peace |long for home |long for freedom
テーマ
emotions |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She longed for the days when they were together.
  • He longs to travel the world.
  • I have been longing for some quiet time.
学習者向け例文
  • I long for summer.
  • She longs to see her family.
  • He longs for a new job.
文法
辞書形
long
IPA
GB/lˈɔŋ/
US/lˈɔŋ/
音節・強勢
long (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (long)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: long
  • Comparative: longer
  • Superlative: longest
Verb
  • Base: long
  • 3rd Person Singular: longs
  • Present Participle: longing
  • Past: longed
関連語
Forms
longs verb longing verb longed verb longer adjective longest adjective
Core family
length noun A2
Related words
lengthen verb B2 lengthy adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
short adjective A1 shorten verb A2
表現

at long last

1
/ˈæt lˈɔŋ lˈæst/
idiom

Finally, after much delay

After waiting for a long time, finally.

例文
  • At long last, the package arrived.
  • We have, at long last, completed the project.

long time no see

1
/lˈɔŋ tˈaɪm nˈoʊ sˈi/
fixed phrase informal

Greeting after not meeting for a while

A friendly way to say hello to someone you have not seen in a long time.

例文
  • Hey, long time no see! How have you been?
  • Long time no see! I missed you.

as long as

1
/ˈæz lˈɔŋ ˈæz/
fixed phrase

Only if; during the time that

Only if something happens, or during the time something happens.

例文
  • You can borrow my bike as long as you bring it back by tomorrow.
  • As long as we keep working hard, we will succeed.

as long as

2
/ˈæz lˈɔŋ ˈæz/
fixed phrase

Provided that; during the time that something lasts

If something happens; or during the time something happens.

例文
  • You can borrow it as long as you bring it back tomorrow.
  • I’ll stay here as long as you need me.

before long

1
/bɪfˈɔɹ lˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase

Soon; in a short time from now

Not much time will pass before something happens.

例文
  • Before long, she will be running her own company.
  • You’ll hear from them before long.

before long

2
/bɪfˈɔɹ lˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase

Soon after now or then

In a short time from now or from a mentioned time.

例文
  • Before long, we were good friends.
  • The train will arrive before long.

in the long run

1
/ˈɪn ðə lˈɔŋ ɹˈʌn/
idiom

Eventually, after a long time

After much time has passed, considering the final result.

例文
  • In the long run, investing in education pays off.
  • It will be cheaper in the long run to buy quality products.
  • In the long run, this decision will save money.
  • It may be hard now, but it will be worth it in the long run.
  • In the long run, regular exercise benefits your health.
  • It might be hard now, but in the long run you'll be happier.

in the long run

2
/ˈɪn ðə lˈɔŋ ɹˈʌn/
idiom

over a long time, final effect

After a long time has passed, thinking about the final result.

例文
  • In the long run, investing in education pays off.
  • You may feel tired now, but exercise will help you in the long run.

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