01 Word definition

long

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is LONG a word?

Yes. LONG is a 4-letter verb. desire strongly or persistently Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LONG?

L-O-N-G

LONG contains 4 letters, begins with L, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. desire strongly or persistently

2adjective

  1. primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

    a long life
Synonyms
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Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score5points
Words With Friends8points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LONG spelled?

L1O2N3G4
Starts withLONFirst 3 letters
Ends withONGLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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FAQ Quick answers

About LONG.

How do you spell LONG?

LONG is spelled L-O-N-G. It contains 4 letters.