Longest: meaning, definitions and examples
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longest
[ หlษหลgษst ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น mais longo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคฒเคเคฌเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช am lรคngsten
๐ฎ๐ฉ terpanjang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะดะพะฒัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najdลuลผszy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใ้ทใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus long
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs largo
๐น๐ท en uzun
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ๊ธด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃุทูู
๐จ๐ฟ nejdelลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najdlhลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ najdaljลกi
๐ฎ๐ธ lengsta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ าฑะทัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แแ แซแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn uzun
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.