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IELTS BNC: 1174 COCA: 1855

length

noun

ˈleŋ(k)th How to pronounce length (audio) ˈlen(t)th How to pronounce length (audio)
plural lengths ˈleŋ(k)ths How to pronounce length (audio)
ˈlen(t)ths,
ˈleŋ(k)s
1
a
: the longer or longest dimension of an object
b
: a measured distance or dimension
10 feet in length
see Metric System Table, Weights and Measures Table
c
: the quality or state of being long
the length of the journey
2
a
: duration or extent in time
b
: relative duration or stress of a sound (such as a vowel or syllable in prose or a note in music)
3
a
: distance or extent in space
a street with its length of colonial houses
b
: the length of something taken as a unit of measure
his horse led by a length
4
: the degree to which something (such as a course of action or a line of thought) is carried
—often used in plural
went to great lengths to learn the truth
5
a
: a long expanse or stretch
her lengths of lustrous hair
b
: a piece constituting or usable as part of a whole or of a connected series : section
a length of pipe
6
: the longer or vertical dimension of a piece of clothing
—often used in combination
elbow-length sleeves
Phrases
at length
1
: fully, comprehensively
The issue was debated at length.
2
: at last : finally
We at length reached the top of the mountain.

Synonyms

Example Sentences

The length of the table is six feet, and its width is three feet. These pins are available in one- and two-inch lengths. The adult animals reach a maximum length of two meters. Your essay should be no more than 250 words in length. the length of a movie They were two car lengths behind us. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English lengthe, from Old English lengthu, from lang long

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of length was before the 12th century

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