longly

long

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lawng, long]
- /lɔŋ, lɒŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lawng, long]
- /lɔŋ, lɒŋ/

Definitions of longly word

adjective longly having considerable linear extent in space: a long distance; a long handle. 1
adjective longly having considerable duration in time: a long conversation; a long while. 1
adjective longly extending, lasting, or totaling a number of specified units: eight miles long; eight hours long. 1
adjective longly containing many items or units: a long list. 1
adjective longly requiring a considerable time to relate, read, etc.: a long story. 1
adjective longly experienced as passing slowly, because of the difficulty, tedium, or unpleasantness involved: long years of study. 1

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Origin of longly

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (adj.) Middle English longe, Old English lang, long; cognate with Dutch, German lang, Old Norse langr, Gothic langs, Latin longus; (noun) late Middle English, derivative of the adj.; (adv.) Middle English long(e), lange, Old English longe, lange, cognate with Old Saxon, Old High German lango

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Parts of speech for Longly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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longly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

longly usage trend in Literature

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