Longest: meaning, definitions and examples

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longest

 

[ หˆlษ”หล‹gษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

duration measure

The term 'longest' refers to the greatest extent in time, distance, or length. It is often used to compare different lengths or durations, indicating which is the most prolonged. This term can apply to physical objects, such as the longest river or the longest road, as well as abstract concepts, like the longest wait or longest relationship. It highlights the superiority of one item regarding its length or time in comparison to others.

Synonyms

extended, long, prolonged

Examples of usage

  • The Nile is considered the longest river in the world.
  • This was the longest meeting I've ever attended.
  • He took the longest route home to avoid traffic.

Translations

Translations of the word "longest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais longo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคฒเค‚เคฌเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am lรคngsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terpanjang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะดะพะฒัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najdล‚uลผszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚้•ทใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus long

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs largo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en uzun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๊ธด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุทูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejdelลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najdlhลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€้•ฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najdaljลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lengsta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ าฑะทั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n uzun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs largo

Etymology

The word 'longest' is derived from the Old English 'lang', which has Germanic origins. The root of the word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*langaz' and has connections with related terms in other Germanic languages. Throughout its history, 'long' has been used to denote not just the physical length of an object but also duration and extent concerning time. The comparative form 'longer' and the superlative 'longest' evolved to offer a clear way to express comparisons. In Middle English, the spelling underwent changes, which influenced modern usage. The concept of measuring length or duration accurately has been significant in various cultures, which is reflected in the evolution of this term.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,834 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.