long

adjectiveA1UK /lɒŋ/ US /lɑŋ/

Having much distance in space from one end to the other.

Specifically, having much distance in a horizontal dimension (see also Usage Notes below).
Travelling a great distance.
Having a long penis.informal

Travelling or extending too great a distance in space.

Having great duration.
Seeming to last a lot of time, due to being boring, tedious, tiring, irksome, etc.
Not short; tall.Ireland, UK, dated
Possessing or owning stocks, bonds, commodities, or other financial instruments with the aim of benefiting from an expected rise in their value.
Of a fielding position, close to the boundary (or closer to the boundary than the equivalent short position).
Of betting odds, offering a very large return for a small wager.
Occurring or coming after an extended interval; distant in time; far away.
In great supply; abundant.Multicultural London English, slang
stupid; annoying; bullshitMulticultural London English, broadly, slang
serious; deadly.Multicultural London English, broadly, slang
Measuring 8½ in × 13 in.Canada, US
Measuring 8½ in × 14 in.Philippines

Forms

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I don't want to wait that long.

I'm sorry, I can't stay long.