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Length

/lɛn(t)θ/

The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.

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📖 Definitions of "Length"

noun

1
The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.
2
Duration.
3
The length of a horse, used to indicate the distance between horses at the end of a race.
4
Distance between the two ends of a line segment.

verb

1
To lengthen.

🔄 Synonyms of "Length"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
durationnoun	An amount of time or a particular time interval.
distancenoun	(countable) An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Length"

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Word	Definition
distancenoun	(countable) An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
durationnoun	An amount of time or a particular time interval.
lengthwise	In the long direction of an oblong object.
longitudinalnoun	Any longitudinal piece, as in shipbuilding etc.
longnoun	Having much distance in space from one end to the other.
roundnoun	A circular or spherical object or part of an object.
timeframenoun	Alternative spelling of time frame. [The period of time during which something is expected to occur, or does occur.]
sized	Having a certain size. Usually used in combination with an adverb or a noun.
timelinenoun	A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future).
tranchenoun	A slice, section or portion.
timingnoun	(countable, uncountable) The time when something happens.
piecenoun	A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.
amountnoun	The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).
timenoun	(uncountable) The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.
quantitynoun	A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.
amplitudenoun	The measure of the size of something, especially its width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
magnitudenoun	(uncountable, countable) The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.
numbernoun	Quantity.
intervalnoun	A period of time.
heightnoun	The distance from the base to the top of something.