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Definition long in British English

long verb

[intransitive] verb
/lɒŋ/
1

to want something very much

Example

She longed to see him again.

Example

It was freezing outside, and Marcia longed for a hot drink.

Example

This was the excitement that she had secretly longed for.

Example

I was tired and was longing for her to leave.

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1.1

to want to be with someone who you love, especially when this is not likely to happen soon

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Definition long in British English

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