LONG
/ˈlɔːŋ/
4-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of LONG
noun
- A long vowel.
- A long syllable.
verb
- To take a long position in.
adjective
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Having much distance from one terminating point on an object or an area to another terminating point (usually applies to horizontal dimensions; see Usage Notes below).
"It's a long way from the Earth to the Moon."
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Having great duration.
"The pyramids of Egypt have been around for a long time."
adverb
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Over a great distance in space.
"He threw the ball long."
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For a particular duration.
"How long is it until the next bus arrives?"
verb
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To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true)
"She longed for him to come back."
verb
- To be appropriate to, to pertain or belong to.
adjective
- On account of, because of.
noun
- Longitude
verb
- To belong.
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About the word LONG
Is "LONG" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "LONG" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "LONG" worth?
In Scrabble, "LONG" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.
What does "LONG" mean?
A long vowel.
Does "LONG" have any anagrams?
No, "LONG" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.