English Reference
Idiom idiom

a long time


A large amount of time, like many hours, days, or years.


SIMPLE

“I have waited for a long time.”

CONTEXTUAL

“We have lived in this city for a long time, so we know all the best places to eat.”

COMPLEX

“After working on the project for a long time, the team finally achieved the results they had been striving for since the beginning of the year.”

Last updated April 22, 2026