Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

long for

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.78 in modern English

Syllables: long -for
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

likely to remain for a long time

verb

To have a desire for (a thing or an event).

Transitive verb

verb

To miss (someone).

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"I asked the doctor if I was long for this world"
"But it doesn't matter, because Roxie's not long for this town. As soon as her mother's better, she'll be on her way to Paris."
"He was the object of my affection; I longed for him to notice me."
"Oh how I long for this pandemic to end so we can go dancing again."
"At times I long for the patience of Job and the wisdom of Solomon."
"“I will stay now, if you bid me,” she replied, as low. “See, I am going to my mother, who longs for me as I for her. I will not go unless you let me.”"

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

longs for (present, singular) longing for (participle, present) longed for (participle, past) longed for (past)

Phrases

not long for

Frequently Paired Words

longing not long for

Synonyms

salivate over yearn for crave for hanker after sigh for

Questions

What does long for mean?: likely to remain for a long time

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