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/
Korean meaning: 길이, 기간
Korean pronunciation: 렝스 (강세: 렝스)
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'lengþu'에서 유래되었으며, '길다'는 뜻의 'long'과 같은 어원을 가집니다. 게르만어족의 공통 조상어에서 나온 단어로, 물리적 거리와 시간적 지속을 모두 나타내게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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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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