Definitions

1. adjective

extending or having a great length in space or time

“The long road to the beach was a challenge for our car.”

2. noun

a distance or extent in space or time

“We need to travel a long way to reach our destination.”

3. verb

to continue or last for a long time

“This movie will long after it’s finished.”

4. adverb

for a long time or to a great extent

“She has long been interested in painting.”