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long vs desire

desire vs long

long is not a noun while desire is a noun.

long is an adjective but desire is not an adjective.

long and desire both are verbs.

long is an adverb but desire is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
long No Yes Yes Yes
desire Yes No Yes No
As verbs, desire is a hypernym of long; that is, desire is a word with a broader meaning than long:
  • long: desire strongly or persistently
  • desire: feel or have a desire for; want strongly
Other hypernyms of long include want.
long (noun) desire (noun)
an inclination to want things
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
something that is desired
long (adjective) desire (adjective)
good at remembering
primarily spatial sense; of relatively great or greater than average spatial extension or extension as specified
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
(of speech sounds or syllables) of relatively long duration
holding securities or commodities in expectation of a rise in prices
having or being more than normal or necessary
planning prudently for the future
of relatively great height
involving substantial risk
long (verb) desire (verb)
desire strongly or persistently feel or have a desire for; want strongly
express a desire for
expect and wish
long (adverb) desire (adverb)
for an extended time or at a distant time
for an extended distance
Difference between long and desire

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