“Long” in a Sentence (with Audio)

Examples of how to use the word “long” in a sentence. How to connect “long” with other words to make correct English sentences.

long (adj, adv): continuing for a large amount of time; used to mean “(for) a long time”, especially in questions and negative sentences

Use “long” in a sentence

How long is the interval between the Olympics?
How long have you been living on this island?
Can I stay a little longer?
It happened a long time ago.
How long do I have to wait?
How long does the movie last?
How long did you stay there?
It’s normal to feel tired after such a long trip.
The middle finger is the longest.
The bridge is about a mile long.
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I am no longer a child.
I need a long rope.

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