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Meaning of a long time
The primary meaning of "a long time" refers to a considerable or extended period.
Etymology of a long time
The phrase "a long time" is derived from Old English and Germanic roots, with "long" coming from Old English "lang" and "time" from Old English "tīma", itself from Proto-Germanic "tīmiz" and further from Proto-Indo-European "dī-" which meant 'to stretch, extend'.
Historically, the phrase has been used to denote an extended or considerable period, with its usage evolving over time to encompass various contexts and applications.
Synonyms
a considerable period
an extended period
a lengthy period
a significant amount of time
a substantial period
ages
an eternity
centuries
decades
donkey's years
eons
forever
generations
millennia
months
years
a good while
a large amount of time
a long period
a long spell
a prolonged period
an endless time
an extended while
an infinite amount of time
an extended span
a protracted period
a sizable amount of time
a very long time
a lengthy while
an everlasting time
a long duration
an interminable period
an inordinate amount of time
Definitions
- A period of time that is considerable in length, either in the past, present, or future.
- * An extended or prolonged duration, often used to express the length of time something has been happening, will happen, or has been true.
Usage Examples
- I haven't seen my childhood friends in a long time, so it was great to catch up with them.
- * The company has been in business for a long time, with a reputation for quality products.
- * It's been a long time since I last visited the city, so I'm excited to explore it again.
Antonyms
a brief moment
a brief period
a short time
a short while
a little while
a moment
a second
a flash
an instant
a jiffy
a split second
a twinkling
a short span
a brief span
a fleeting moment
a transient period
a temporary period
a short duration
a brief duration
a limited time
a short period
a momentary period
a temporary while
a brief interval
a short interval