B2
lengthy vs long
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lengthyadjective/ˈleŋ.θi/ | Meaning lasting a long time, or very long in writing or speech, often too long | Goes with lengthy process | Example After a lengthy discussion, the committee finally agreed on a plan. |
| longadjective/lɔːŋ/ | Meaning measuring a large distance from one end to the other | Goes with — | Example She has long dark hair that reaches her waist. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She has dark hair that reaches her waist.