longer
Pronunciation:
/ˈlɑŋ.ɡɚ//ˈlɒŋ.ɡə//ˈlɔŋ.ɡɚ/adjective
Definitions
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).
Example: It's a long way from the Earth to the Moon.
Having great duration.
Example: The pyramids of Egypt have been around for a long time.
Seemingly lasting a lot of time, because it is boring or tedious or tiring.
Not short; tall.
adverb
Definitions
Over a great distance in space.
Example: He threw the ball long.
For a particular duration.
Example: How long is it until the next bus arrives?
For a long duration.
Example: Paris has long been considered one of the most cultured cities in the world.