Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

longs

verb
/lɔːŋz/
Definition
To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
Examples
  • She longs for the days when she was a child.
  • He longs to travel the world and experience different cultures.
  • The cat longs to be outside, chasing the birds.
Meaning
The term ‘longs’ is often used to express a deep longing or desire for something or someone.
Synonyms
  • yearns
  • craves
  • desires
  • covets
  • wishes for