📏length

noun
/lɛŋkθ/

Meaning

The measurement or extent of something from end to end.
the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions

Example Sentences

The length of the bridge is two kilometers.

The length of the table is two meters.

Example Expressions

at length

Synonyms

extent, distance, measurement, span, stretch
Entry 1
extent, distance, measurement, span, stretch
Entry 2
extent, span, distance, measurement

Antonyms

shortness, brevity, width, breadth
Entry 1
shortness, brevity
Entry 2
width, breadth, shortness

Collocations

length of time, full length, hair length, considerable length, arm's length, at length
Entry 1
length of time, full length, hair length, considerable length
Entry 2
full length, arm's length, at length

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