All Definitions for Long
Below are all the dictionary definitions of long:
1Having much distance in space from one end to the other.
2Specifically, having much distance in a horizontal dimension (see also Usage Notes below).
3Travelling a great distance.
4Having a long penis.
5Travelling or extending too great a distance in space.
6Passing or landing ahead of or beyond the intended target or location.
7Going beyond the intended target.
8Having great duration.
9Seeming to last a lot of time, due to being boring, tedious, tiring, irksome, etc.
10Not short
11Tall.
12Possessing or owning stocks, bonds, commodities, or other financial instruments with the aim of benefiting from an expected rise in their value.
13Of a fielding position, close to the boundary (or closer to the boundary than the equivalent short position).
14Of betting odds, offering a very large return for a small wager.
15Occurring or coming after an extended interval
16Distant in time
17Far away.
18In great supply
19Abundant.
20Stupid
21Annoying
22Bullshit
23Serious
24Deadly.
25Measuring 8½ in × 13 in.
26Measuring 8½ in × 14 in.
27A long vowel.
28A long syllable.
29A note formerly used in music, one half the length of a large, twice that of a breve.
30A long integer variable, twice the size of an int, two or four times the size of a short, and half of a long long.
31An entity with a long position in an asset
32For example, a trader or investor possessing an amount of a company's shares.
33A long-maturity security, such as a ten- or twenty-year bond.
34To take a long position in.
35Over a great distance in space.
36Over too great a distance, beyond the target.
37For a particular duration (specified by additional qualifying words accompanying it).
38For a long time.
39A long time (see usage notes).
40To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true).
41For a long time.
42On account of, because of.
43To be appropriate to, to pertain or belong to.
44To belong.
45A surname transferred from the nickname. Originally a nickname for a tall man.
46A surname from Chinese.
47An unincorporated community in Columbia County, Washington, United States.
48A commune in Somme department, Hauts-de-France, France.
49A county of Baoji, Shaanxi, China.
50Abbreviation of longitude. [(geography) Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.]
51Clipping of taking a long time.
52Clipping of long vacation (“summer vacation”). [(Oxbridge) The university break between the end of one academic year in June and the start of the next in October.]
About antonyms for long
Finding the right antonym for long helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Having much distance in space from one end to the other.", long has 1 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
Each antonym carries a slightly different shade of opposition. Short is the most direct opposite in most situations.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for long, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.