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    Length

    /lɛŋkθ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The measurement of something from end to end.
    The length of the table is six feet.
    The extent of time that something lasts.
    We discussed the project for the length of the meeting.
    A particular distance or size.
    He swam the entire length of the pool.
    A unit of measurement indicating distance.
    The fabric is sold by the length in yards.
    The condition of being lengthy.
    The length of her essay impressed the teacher.

    Etymology

    Old English 'lycntho', related to the idea of stretching or extending.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    At length:
    In detail or at great length; thoroughly.
    Lengthy process:
    A process that takes a significant amount of time.
    Long length:
    A considerable measurement of distance or time.
    Length of time:
    The duration of an event or situation.

    Related Words

    long
    Having considerable duration or extent.
    measure
    To ascertain the size, amount, or degree of.
    distance
    The amount of space between two points.
    width
    The measurement or extent of something from side to side.

    Slang Meanings

    Lengthy speech.
    That guy went on at length during the meeting.
    To go to great lengths.
    She went to great lengths to organize the party.