B2adjectiveworksociety
US/ˌlɔːŋˈtɜːrm/
UK/ˌlɒŋˈtɜːm/
continuing or having an effect for a long time into the future
In context
Smoking can cause serious long-term damage to your lungs.
We need a long-term plan, not a quick fix.
They have been in a long-term relationship for ten years.
Words that go with long-term
adjective + noun
- long-term effectsThe long-term effects of the drug are still unknown.
- long-term goalHer long-term goal is to run her own company.
- long-term planThe city has a long-term plan for public transport.
- long-term investmentProperty can be a good long-term investment.
- long-term memorySleep helps move information into long-term memory.
- long-term unemployedCourses are offered to the long-term unemployed.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a long term planCorrect: a long-term plan