Meaning & Definition of word "Longer"

Longer

/ˈlɔːŋɡər/

verb:

  • 1. To desire something or someone intensely; to yearn.
    • Example: After being away for a long time, I longer for the comfort of home.

adjective:

  • 1. Comparative form of 'long'; having greater length than something else.
    • Example: This road is longer than the one we took yesterday.
  • 2. Used to indicate a greater duration of time.
    • Example: I need longer to finish this project.

Etymology

From the Old English 'lengra', comparative of 'lang' (long).

Common Phrases and Expressions

longer than life:

Exaggerated or far beyond what is realistic; often used to describe a personality or experience.

longer story short:

A phrase used to signal that one is about to summarize a detailed story.

no longer:

Indicates that something has ceased to happen or exist.

Related Words

length:

The measurement of something from end to end.

lengthen:

To make something longer.

long:

Having a greater than average length.

Slang Meanings of longer

Meaning: Longer than usual; often used in a joking context.

Example Sentence: That movie felt longer than a Monday morning!

Meaning: To desire something to last longer.

Example Sentence: I wish this vacation was longer!