ஆங்கிலம்

length

gb/lˈɛŋθ/ us/lˈɛŋθ/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1200
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் A2 quantity
1

measurement from end to end

How long something is from one end to the other.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the length of [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'length' with 'height' or 'width'. 'Length' usually refers to the longest dimension.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
distance (More general; can refer to space between two points not necessarily along an object.) | extent (More formal; refers to the size or scale of something in any dimension.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
shortness (Refers to having little length or being not long.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
full length |exact length |measuring length |in length |length of time
கருப்பொருள்கள்
measurement |geometry |daily life |space |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The length of the table is two meters.
  • She measured the length of the rope before cutting it.
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The length of this pen is 15 cm.
  • Please check the length of the bed.
  • The length of the road is very long.
  • He told me the length of the movie.
  • The length of the fish is 20 cm.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 quantity
2

duration of time

How long something continues in time.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the length of [event/time period]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may overuse 'length' instead of 'time' in casual speech; 'length' sounds more formal for duration.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
duration (Exact synonym in time-related contexts; slightly more formal.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
brevity (Refers to shortness in time or duration.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
length of time |considerable length |entire length |short length
கருப்பொருள்கள்
time |events |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The length of the meeting surprised everyone.
  • We discussed the project at length.
  • The film's length makes it hard to watch in one sitting.
  • Consider the length of your stay before booking.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The length of the lesson is one hour.
  • We talked about it for a long length.
  • The length of the game is 90 minutes.
  • She stayed for a short length.
  • The length of his speech was too long.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
3

piece with certain extent

A part or piece that is long in shape.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: a length of [material/rope/etc.]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
segment (Refers to a part, but not necessarily long in shape.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
a length of rope |a length of wood |short length
கருப்பொருள்கள்
materials |construction |daily_life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He cut a length of pipe for the repair.
  • We bought a length of fabric for curtains.
  • A short length of cable was missing from the box.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I need a length of string.
  • He gave me a short length of wood.
  • She bought a long length of cloth.
  • We used a length of wire for the project.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 quantity
4

degree of thoroughness or detail

How much detail or thoroughness something has.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
detail (Focuses specifically on fine points rather than overall extent.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
at great length |go to great lengths
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She explained her reasons at great length.
  • The report goes into considerable length on safety measures.
  • They discussed the matter at some length.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He talked at great length about his trip.
  • She wrote at some length about her family.
  • They explained at great length how it works.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
length
IPA
GB/lˈɛŋθ/
US/lˈɛŋθ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
length (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (length)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: length
  • Plural: length, lengths
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
lengths noun
Core family
long adjective A1 lengthen verb B2 lengthy adjective B2
Related words
lengthwise adverb
Negative and opposite forms
short adjective A1 shorten verb A2
Advanced or less common
longitude noun B2 longitudinal adjective C1
சொற்றொடர்கள்

at length

1
/ˈæt lˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase

in detail or for long time

For a long time or with many details.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She went to great lengths to make sure the party was perfect.
  • They go to great lengths to protect their privacy.

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