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). / Having great duration.

(cricket) a fielding position on the leg side, about 70° forward of square, designed to prevent runs from drives or to catch lofted drives

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, long. / (idiomatic) Provided that, if, assuming (depending upon some condition or requirement). / (idiomatic) While, Since

A surname transferred from the nickname. Originally a nickname for a tall man.

(countable) A surname from Chinese. / A county of Baoji, Shaanxi, China.

(phonics) The vowel sound in the words "game" and "cake", signified by the silent e; /eɪ/.

comparative form of long-lost: more long-lost

(colloquial, fairy tales) Used to add emphasis to the fact that the story takes place in the distant past.

present participle of longe

plural of longe