long-distance — covering or designed to cover great distances
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: covering or designed to cover great distances
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɔːŋ ˈdɪstəns/
Example Sentences
- My boyfriend lives in Australia, so we have a long-distance relationship - thank goodness for video calls!
- He's a long-distance runner who can jog to the grocery store and back without breaking a sweat.
- The company specializes in long-distance moving services.
long-distance
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlɔːŋ ˈdɪstəns/]
covering or designed to cover great distances
They keep their long-distance relationship alive with nightly video calls across two continents.
Long-distance running needs assistance against resistance!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound formed in the 14th century combining Old English 'long' (meaning extended in length) and Latin-derived 'distance' (from Latin distantia, meaning space between). Originally used to describe physical separation over great spans, the term later expanded to encompass telecommunications, transportation, and other modern applications.
Breakdown
long (Old English, meaning extended or great in length) + distance (from Latin distantia, meaning space or interval between two points).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boyfriend lives in Australia, so we have a long-distance relationship - thank goodness for video calls!”
“He's a long-distance runner who can jog to the grocery store and back without breaking a sweat.”
“The company specializes in long-distance moving services.”
“Long-distance truck drivers often spend weeks away from home.”
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