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long2

Pronunciation: /lɒŋ/

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Definition of long

verb

[no object]

have a strong wish or desire:she longed for a little more excitement [with infinitive]:we are longing to see the new baby

Origin:

Old English langian 'grow long, prolong', also 'dwell in thought, yearn', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch langen 'present, offer' and German langen 'reach, extend'