long-term

adjective
UK: /ˌlɒŋˈtɜːm/
US: /ˌlɔːŋˈtɜːrm/

  1. Lasting for a long time.

    1. We made a long-term plan to save money for a house.
    2. The company is focused on long-term growth rather than short-term profits.

Synonyms

lasting extended prolonged durable enduring long-range
long-term adverb

  1. Relating to or extending over a considerable period of time.

    1. Investing in property is often seen as a safe, long-term bet.
    2. What are the long-term effects of using social media on young people's brains?

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "long-term" is /ˌlɒŋˈtɜːm/ in British English and /ˌlɔːŋˈtɜːrm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "long-term": lasting, extended, prolonged, durable, enduring, long-range.

Example usage of "long-term": "We made a long-term plan to save money for a house.". More examples on the page.