longer

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.

Not short; tall.

Possessing or owning stocks, bonds, commodities or other financial instruments with the aim of benefiting of the expected rise in their value.

“I'm long in DuPont;  I have a long position in DuPont.”

Of a fielding position, close to the boundary (or closer to the boundary than the equivalent short position).

(of a ball or a shot) Landing beyond the baseline, and therefore deemed to be out.

“That forehand is long.”

Occurring or coming after an extended interval; distant in time; far away.

Over a great distance in space.

“He threw the ball long.”

For a particular duration.

“How long is it until the next bus arrives?”

For a long duration.

“Paris has long been considered one of the most cultured cities in the world.”

One who longs or yearns for something.