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Definition long in British English

long phrase

phrase
1

used for saying or asking whether you will have to wait a long time for someone or something to be ready, arrive, or happen

Example

Will you be long, or shall I wait?

Example

I'm just going to the shops - I won't be long.

Example

Dinner won't be long now.

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Definition  long in British English