Meaning

Over a great length or distance..

Definitions by Sense

1. Over a great length or distance.
2. Referring to a nonlocal telephone call; a toll call.
3. Referring to a romantic relationship: between two people with a considerable distance between them.

Example Sentences

He is a long-distance runner.

In the short to medium term, there appears to be no practical alternative to petroleum-based traction power. An electric long-distance lorry is like a concrete air balloon - its weight in batteries exceeds its carrying capacity.

To better help you in your quest, we asked multiple podiatrists and seasoned long-distance walkers exactly what to look for when selecting the best walking shoes.

The hotel does not allow for long-distance phone calls.

They are in a long-distance relationship.

Long-distance lovers are often not too sure just what they are feeling. Worse, they are often not too sure what their absent playmates want them to be feeling.

Word Forms

• longer-distance
• longest-distance

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When Should You Use Long-distance?

Use long-distance when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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