length

noun

ˈleŋ(k)th

ˈlen(t)th

plural lengths ˈleŋ(k)ths How to pronounce length (audio)

ˈlen(t)ths,

ˈleŋ(k)s

: the longer or longest dimension of an object

: a measured distance or dimension

10 feet in length

see Metric System Table, Weights and Measures Table

: the quality or state of being long

the length of the journey

: duration or extent in time

: relative duration or stress of a sound (such as a vowel or syllable in prose or a note in music)

: distance or extent in space

a street with its length of colonial houses

: the length of something taken as a unit of measure

his horse led by a length

: the degree to which something (such as a course of action or a line of thought) is carried

—often used in plural

went to great lengths to learn the truth

: a long expanse or stretch

her lengths of lustrous hair

: a piece constituting or usable as part of a whole or of a connected series : section

a length of pipe

: the longer or vertical dimension of a piece of clothing

—often used in combination

elbow-length sleeves

Example Sentences

The length of the table is six feet, and its width is three feet. These pins are available in one- and two-inch lengths. The adult animals reach a maximum length of two meters. Your essay should be no more than 250 words in length. the length of a movie They were two car lengths behind us. See More

Recent Examples on the Web The inseam length varies between the five size options. —

Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2023 This sweet puff sleeve dress is a perfect transition piece between winter and spring, with its long sleeves and short length. —

Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2023 Overall train length and weight have both grown over the last decade partly in an effort by companies to be more efficient. —

Tami Abdollah, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2023 Aging in 20% new French and 80% second-use French oak has lent this notable structure and length. —

Brian Freedman, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 The hammock’s length should also be considered in comparison to your height. —

Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2023 The project will more than double the facility’s total length of working track to more than 12,000 feet (about two and a quarter miles). —

al, 14 Feb. 2023 Or maybe her hands are of normal length in the photo, and we're being tricked by the lighting or the glare of the glass door. —

Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 13 Feb. 2023 The defense hopes to start its case in middle of next week and had planned a week of testimony but is rethinking that because of the trial’s length. —

Jeffrey Collins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

length

noun

ˈleŋ(k)th

ˈlen(t)th

: the measured distance from one end to the other of the longer or longest side of an object

also : any measured distance

: the quality or state of being long

: the amount of time something takes

the length of a visit

: the sound of a vowel or syllable as it is affected by the time needed to pronounce it

: a piece of something long

a length of pipe

: the distance from top to bottom of an article of clothing

单词	lengths
释义	length noun ˈleŋ(k)th ˈlen(t)th plural lengths ˈleŋ(k)ths ˈlen(t)ths, ˈleŋ(k)s 1 a : the longer or longest dimension of an object b : a measured distance or dimension 10 feet in length see Metric System Table, Weights and Measures Table c : the quality or state of being long the length of the journey 2 a : duration or extent in time b : relative duration or stress of a sound (such as a vowel or syllable in prose or a note in music) 3 a : distance or extent in space a street with its length of colonial houses b : the length of something taken as a unit of measure his horse led by a length 4 : the degree to which something (such as a course of action or a line of thought) is carried —often used in plural went to great lengths to learn the truth 5 a : a long expanse or stretch her lengths of lustrous hair b : a piece constituting or usable as part of a whole or of a connected series : section a length of pipe 6 : the longer or vertical dimension of a piece of clothing —often used in combination elbow-length sleeves Phrases at length 1 : fully, comprehensively The issue was debated at length. 2 : at last : finally We at length reached the top of the mountain. Synonyms breadth distance expanse expansion extent field plain reach sheet spread stretch waste See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The length of the table is six feet, and its width is three feet. These pins are available in one- and two-inch lengths. The adult animals reach a maximum length of two meters. Your essay should be no more than 250 words in length. the length of a movie They were two car lengths behind us. See More Recent Examples on the Web The inseam length varies between the five size options. —Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2023 This sweet puff sleeve dress is a perfect transition piece between winter and spring, with its long sleeves and short length. —Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2023 Overall train length and weight have both grown over the last decade partly in an effort by companies to be more efficient. —Tami Abdollah, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2023 Aging in 20% new French and 80% second-use French oak has lent this notable structure and length. —Brian Freedman, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 The hammock’s length should also be considered in comparison to your height. —Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2023 The project will more than double the facility’s total length of working track to more than 12,000 feet (about two and a quarter miles). —al, 14 Feb. 2023 Or maybe her hands are of normal length in the photo, and we're being tricked by the lighting or the glare of the glass door. —Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 13 Feb. 2023 The defense hopes to start its case in middle of next week and had planned a week of testimony but is rethinking that because of the trial’s length. —Jeffrey Collins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Middle English lengthe, from Old English lengthu, from lang long First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing length at arm's length arm's length cable length cut to size/length for any length of time focal length floor-length half-length at length restriction fragment length polymorphism knee-length keep (someone or something) at arm's length full-length go to any length(s) the length and breadth of shoulder-length at any length feature-length See More at arm's length arm's length cable length cut to size/length for any length of time focal length floor-length half-length at length restriction fragment length polymorphism knee-length keep (someone or something) at arm's length full-length go to any length(s) the length and breadth of shoulder-length at any length feature-length See More Kids Definition length noun ˈleŋ(k)th ˈlen(t)th 1 a : the measured distance from one end to the other of the longer or longest side of an object also : any measured distance b : the quality or state of being long 2 a : the amount of time something takes the length of a visit b : the sound of a vowel or syllable as it is affected by the time needed to pronounce it 3 : a piece of something long a length of pipe 4 : the distance from top to bottom of an article of clothing lengths noun plural of length 1 as in expanses a wide space or area vowed that he would journey the lengths of the earth to find her Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance expanses expansions distances stretches breadths sheets reaches extents plains depths fields wastes territories spreads spectra domains scales scopes extensions spheres ranges sweeps spans magnitudes amplitudes spectrums latitudes gamuts voids compasses immensities 2 as in distances the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects the length of a professional tennis court is 78 feet from baseline to baseline Synonyms & Similar Words distances widths spacings heights stretches ways spaces leads removes depths areas breadths extensions spreads altitudes volumes ranges reaches extents sweeps falls rises flights scopes clearances throws berths shots drops hauls casts
随便看	half-castes half-castrate half-cell half-close half-cocked half-course half-court half-cracked half-decked half-decker half-diamond indention half-diminished seventh half-diminished seventh chord half-dollar half-evergreen half-faced half-glasses half-hardy half-hardy annual half-hearted half-heartedly half-heartedness half-holiday half-hour glass half-hourly

length

noun

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Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing length

Kids Definition

noun