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long; lengthy; extensive

1.Adjective

  1. 1

    long; lengthy; extensive

    Two ends of an object being far apart.

    Korean definition: 물체의 한쪽 끝에서 다른 쪽 끝까지 두 끝이 멀리 떨어져 있다.

    • That woman was wearing a long skirt that came down to her ankles.

    • Her long hair down to her hips was uncomfortable, so she cut it short.

  2. 2

    long; prolonged; lengthy

    The time from a certain moment to the next moment being long.

    Korean definition: 한 때에서 다음의 한 때까지 이어지는 시간이 오래다.

    • The long vacation is over now, and school starts tomorrow.

    • In summer the days are long, and in winter the nights are long.

  3. 3

    wordy; lengthy

    A piece of writing being long and containing lots of words.

    Korean definition: 글의 분량이나 말수가 많다.

    • The principal made the students stand on the playground for over an hour and gave a long speech.

    • He sent me a long letter of more than ten pages.

  4. 4

    long lasting

    A sound, sigh, etc. lasting long.

    Korean definition: 소리나 한숨 등이 오래 계속되다.

    • On the playground, the bell announcing the start of class rang out long.

    • A familiar song kept flowing from the radio for a long while.

2.Verb

  1. 1

    grow

    For hair to grow.

    Korean definition: 머리카락이나 털이 자라다.

    • It feels like my beard has grown a lot in just a few days.

    • Jisu's hair tends to grow fast, so it needs to be trimmed often.