Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

longer

adjective
/ˈlɔːŋɡər/
Definition
Having a greater length than something else.
Examples
  • The river is longer than the one we visited last summer.
  • This project is taking longer than expected.
  • She decided to grow her hair longer for a change.
Meaning
The term ‘longer’ refers to an object or distance that exceeds the length of another item. It can also imply an extended duration of time.
Synonyms
  • extended
  • lengthened
  • greater