LONG
/ˈlɔːŋ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of LONG
A long vowel.
A long syllable.
A note formerly used in music, one half the length of a large, twice that of a breve.
To take a long position in.
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).
"It's a long way from the Earth to the Moon."
Having great duration.
"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.
Over a great distance in space.
"He threw the ball long."
Synonyms of LONG
Words with similar meaning
Examples of LONG in a Sentence
- "It's a long way from the Earth to the Moon."
- "The pyramids of Egypt have been around for a long time."
- "He threw the ball long."
- "How long is it until the next bus arrives?"
Word Details
Is LONG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LONG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LONG are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LONG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | o | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LONG
8 words from the letters in LONG
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LONG in Word Games
LONG is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LONG is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LONG to find 8 additional valid words.