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(of a vowel) that is categorized as long both in quality and extent is long (e.g., in standard British English the vowel /u / in food is long compared to the short vowel /ʊ/ in good ).
A sample sentence is:
"Long vowels are typically pronounced more longly than their short equivalents, like the long vowel /i / in the word "beat" as opposed to the short vowel /ɪ/ in the word "bit."
Long by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
(of a vowel or syllable) being the greater of the two used in complete lengths.
Yes, here is a sentence:
"The bird's long tail feathers caught wind, and it glided effortlessly over a distance in the air."
Long by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
(of stocks, bonds, or other investments) bought ahead, expecting a future rise in price.
In fact, here is an example sentence using "long" in its investment meaning:
"The investor bought long a stock in hopes that the price of the stock would increase in the coming months."
Long by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
well-supplied with.
"an industry that seems long on ideas but short on cash"
Long by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
Long but more "memey".
"Chile is löng."

Long Covid 

A new term since covid-19 for myalgic encephalomyelitis ME/CFS a life changing dibilitating condition that has been known about for over 40 years. But neglected by the medical profession and governments world wide.
myalgic encephalomyelitis
Chronic fatigue syndrome

ME/CFS
People with myalgic encephalomyelitis World wide are often neglected and discriminated against by the medical profession and governments.

Sadly it takes a world wide pandemic to draw in the attention of research.

Let's hope in the next 2 years development of finding a cure, understanding and proper support support of those suffering from it moves further forward than the last 40 years.
I am in pain, cannot walk, eat sleep or focus on the basics of living I have long covid.
Long Covid by Kpinitreal October 15, 2020