Length Definition
lĕngkth, lĕngth, lĕnth
lengths
noun
lengths
The measure of how long a thing is; measurement of anything from end to end; the greatest of the two or three dimensions of anything.
Webster's New World
The quality, state, or fact of being long.
Webster's New World
A piece, often of a standard size, that is normally measured along its greatest dimension.
A length of cloth.
American Heritage
Extent in space; distance anything extends.
Webster's New World
A long stretch or extent.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
affix
Of a (specified) length, of such length as to reach a (specified) point or part.
Full-length.
Webster's New World
idiom
at length
- After some time; eventually:
At length we arrived at our destination.
- For a considerable time; fully:
spoke at length about the court ruling.
American Heritage
at full length
- stretched out; completely extended
Webster's New World
at length
- after a long time; finally
Webster's New World
go to any lengths
- to do whatever is necessary; scruple at nothing
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Length
Noun
Singular:
length
Plural:
lengthsOrigin of Length
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Middle English from Old English lengthu del-1 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Old English lengþu
From Wiktionary
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