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length
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- pronunciation:
- lengkth
- phrases:
- at length, go to any lengths
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
extent of linear distance.
a foot in length
- similar words:
- distance, measure, reach, span
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| definition 2: |
the entire such extent of a thing.
We walked the length of the street.- synonyms:
- distance, span
- similar words:
- compass, extent, measure, range, reach, stretch
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| definition 3: |
a portion of the entire extent of something.
a short length of rope- synonyms:
- measure, piece, section, segment
- similar words:
- portion, run
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| definition 4: |
amount of time.
the length of a film- synonyms:
- duration
- similar words:
- dimension, extent, span, term, time
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| definition 5: |
extent of effort.
They went to great lengths to succeed.- synonyms:
- measure, trouble
- similar words:
- effort
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| definition 6: |
the fact of being relatively extended in space or time.
an opera noted for its length- synonyms:
- protractedness
- antonyms:
- brevity
- similar words:
- extent, persistence, span
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| related words: |
dimension, exertion, extension, lap |
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| phrase: |
at length, go to any lengths |
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