Synonyms for length
lɛŋkθ, lɛŋθ, lɛnθlength

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1. lengthnoun

   the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

   "the length of the table was 5 feet"

   Synonyms:
   duration, distance

2. duration, lengthnoun

   continuance in time

   "the ceremony was of short duration"; "he complained about the length of time required"

   Synonyms:
   duration, continuance, distance

3. lengthnoun

   the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end

   "the editor limited the length of my article to 500 words"

   Synonyms:
   duration, distance

4. distance, lengthnoun

   size of the gap between two places

   "the distance from New York to Chicago"; "he determined the length of the shortest line segment joining the two points"

   Synonyms:
   space, duration, distance, aloofness

5. lengthnoun

   a section of something that is long and narrow

   "a length of timber"; "a length of tubing"

   Synonyms:
   duration, distance

Matched Categories

1. • Extent
   • Fundamental Quantity
   • Physical Property
   • Section
   • Size

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lengthnoun

   Synonyms:
   extent, longitude

2. lengthnoun

   Synonyms:
   long duration

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:5.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "length":

   duration, long, period, longitude, dependence, term, dependency, lengthwise, extension, size, time, seniority, detail, depth

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How to use length in a sentence?

1. Robert Frost:

   Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.

2. Michel Barnier:

   Any extension should serve a purpose. The length should be proportional to the objective. Our objective is an orderly withdrawal. 'No-deal' will never by the EU's decision. In order to avoid 'no-deal', the UK needs to agree to a deal.

3. Eric Ntabazalia:

   We welcome the decision that came this afternoon, it gives justice to the little girl, her parents, and the community. We will ask the judge for a lengthy custodial sentence. We will not dictate the length of that sentence.

4. Doreen Bogdan-Martin:

   Many children are coming online earlier than their parents had intended, at much earlier ages, and without the necessary skills to protect themselves whether it is from online harassment or cyber bullying, the other thing is the length [of time] children are spending online whether simply for schooling or for entertainment, gaming, socialising... after their learning is completed.

5. Christine Tacon:

   The length of the delays, their widespread nature and the range of Tesco's unreasonable practices and behaviours towards suppliers concerned me, i was also troubled to see Tesco at times prioritising its own finances over treating suppliers fairly.