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单词 lengths
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length

noun

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

Kids Definition

length

noun
ˈleŋ(k)th How to pronounce length (audio) ˈlen(t)th How to pronounce length (audio)
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
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