What is another word for for a long time?

Pronunciation: [fəɹə lˈɒŋ tˈa͡ɪm] (IPA)

For a long time, human beings have been seeking synonyms to make their verbal communication versatile and effective. Some of the common synonyms for "for a long time" include "for ages", "for a considerable time", "for an extended period", "for a protracted period", "for a stretch", "for a very long time", "for a while", "for quite some time" and "for an eternity". However, the usage of these synonyms depends upon the context and the tone of the conversation or writing. While "for a long time" is widely used in everyday language, some synonyms may suit better in specific situations like formal writing or speeches. Choosing the appropriate synonym is a crucial part of effective communication, and it can convey a different nuance or connotation.

Synonyms for For a long time:

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What are the hypernyms for For a long time?

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

    extended duration, extended period, lengthy span, prolonged period.

Famous quotes with For a long time

  • Yes, for a long time but I admired her and respected everything that I could sort of see in her from a distance, the pillars of her life, the loyalties, the relationships. It all got my interest and also the looks.
    Andre Agassi
  • Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling.
    Louisa May Alcott
  • But it's funny that now I'm in such a happy situation, I look more objectively at my own past and see what others have seen for a long time and I'm just so glad I've been able to get to this point.
    Rick Allen
  • However, I was a restaurant critic at Chicago magazine before I worked at Esquire, and I've been a really enthusiastic home cook for a long time. It's just something I'm passionate about.
    Ted Allen
  • Hospitals are places that you have to stay in for a long time, even if you are a visitor. Time doesn't seem to pass in the same way in hospitals as it does in other places. Time seems to almost not exist in the same way as it does in other places.
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