len

/lɛn/ or /lɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of length, especially in the metric system, equal to one tenth of a metre.

“The pencil was 15 cm in length, or roughly half a len.”

2. noun

A length or extent of something, especially a distance.

“The len of the road seemed to stretch on forever.”

3. noun

A degree or extent of a quality or attribute.

“The len of her beauty was mesmerizing.”

4. verb

To make or become longer or extended.

“The river lened out as it flowed into the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • degree
  • extent
  • length

Antonyms

  • shortness