length — the measurement of something from end to end; the amount of time that something continues
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the measurement of something from end to end; the amount of time that something continues
Pronunciation (IPA): /leŋθ/
Example Sentences
- My teacher talked at great length about quantum physics, but I still don't understand why cats can be both alive and dead.
- The length of this movie is 3 hours - longer than some relationships I've had.
- She went to great lengths to avoid her ex-boyfriend at the party.
length
NOUN[/leŋθ/]
the measurement of something from end to end; the amount of time that something continues
The length of the bridge became obvious the moment he started walking across it.
The mountain path looked short at first — until its true length revealed itself. (length → LONG + PATH)
The race’s brutal length tested every runner’s strength and endurance.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Length derives from Old English lengþu, sharing a common root with the adjective long. Both words trace back to Proto-Germanic ancestors, originally denoting physical distance and subsequently extending to temporal duration.
Breakdown
long (adjective, meaning extended in space or time) + -th (Old English suffix forming abstract nouns denoting quality or state), yielding lengþu > length.
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📝Examples
“My teacher talked at great length about quantum physics, but I still don't understand why cats can be both alive and dead.”
“The length of this movie is 3 hours - longer than some relationships I've had.”
“She went to great lengths to avoid her ex-boyfriend at the party.”
“The length of the Amazon River is approximately 6,400 kilometers.”
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