long
adjective
having considerable linear extent in space.
longest
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superlativeof long.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Globally, caribou undertake the longest single land migrations of any animal - travelling 839 miles in a round trip, while grey wolves have been recorded travelling more than 4,350 miles over a year.
From BBC β Sep. 14, 2026
Canada ships two-thirds of its exports across the world’s longest land border.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 13, 2026
Styles' 12-night stint at the venue earned him a Guinness World Record for the longest residency by a musician at Wembley Stadium during a single run.
From BBC β Sep. 10, 2026
“She took the longest to start eating on her own,” Phillips said.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 8, 2026
“Want to have a contest to see who can stand on their head the longest? I’ll let you win.”
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
