What is another word for be lengthy?

Pronunciation: [biː lˈɛŋθi] (IPA)

There are various synonyms for the term "be lengthy." Some possible options include "be long-winded," "drag on," "run on," "be prolonged," or "take up a lot of time." All of these terms convey a similar idea: that something is taking longer than expected or than is necessary. Depending on the context, one of these synonyms might be more appropriate than others. For example, "be long-winded" might be a good choice for describing a speaker who is rambling on and on, while "be prolonged" could describe a situation that is taking longer than usual to resolve. Overall, these synonyms offer a way to communicate the concept of excessive length or duration.

What are the hypernyms for Be lengthy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    sprawl, stretch out, consume time, last for a long time, take a long time.

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  • As more information becomes available, and the magnitude of the storm's impact becomes even more apparent, it becomes clear that this recovery will be lengthy.
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