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longest

adj.
A1 Beginner US //ˈɫɔŋɡəst// UK //lˈɒŋɡəst// long·est Archaic

adj. the most length or time compared to everything else in a group. You use this to describe the one thing that goes further or lasts more than any other.

adj. the superlative form of 'long', indicating the greatest extent in space or duration within a specific set. Typically follows 'the' and precedes a noun or stands alone after a linking verb.


SIMPLE

The Nile is the longest river in the world.

CONTEXTUAL

The longest day of the year occurs in June for people living in the northern hemisphere.

COMPLEX

While the shortest route appeared more efficient on the map, the longest path actually saved time by avoiding the heavy congestion of the city center.

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Origin

long + -est

Usage

Superlative form; almost always preceded by the definite article 'the'.

Pitfall

the most longestthe longestSuperlatives of one-syllable adjectives use the '-est' suffix; they do not take 'most'.

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