length

noun
UK: /leŋθ/
US: /leŋθ/

  1. The measurement of something from end to end.

    1. The length of the rope is 2 meters.
    2. I am not sure about the length of the river, it is likely very long.

  2. The amount of time that something lasts.

    1. The length of the movie was 2 hours.
    2. What's the appropriate length of time for the project to be completed?

  3. A long piece of something.

    1. He bought a length of wood.
    2. She needed a length of fabric for her sewing project requirements.

Synonyms

extent duration stretch period
length transitive-verb

  1. To make something longer.

    1. I want to length my pants.
    2. Could you please length this dress; I am not really comfortable with it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "length" in English means: The measurement of something from end to end., The amount of time that something lasts., A long piece of something..

The phonetic transcription of "length" is /leŋθ/ in British English and /leŋθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "length": extent, duration, stretch, period.

Example usage of "length": "The length of the rope is 2 meters.". More examples on the page.