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long vs length

length vs long

long is not a noun while length is a noun.

long is an adjective but length is not an adjective.

long is a verb but length is not a verb.

long is an adverb but length is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
long No Yes Yes Yes
length Yes No No No
long (noun) length (noun)
a section of something that is long and narrow
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
continuance in time
the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end
size of the gap between two places
long (adjective) length (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) length (verb)
desire strongly or persistently
long (adverb) length (adverb)
for an extended time or at a distant time
for an extended distance
Difference between long and length

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