Lexic.us

Definition of Longer

1. Adverb. For more time. "Can I stay bit longer?"

2. Noun. A person with a strong desire for something. "A yearner for knowledge"

Definition of Longer

1. n. One who longs for anything.

Definition of Longer

1. Adjective. (comparative of long) ¹

2. Adverb. (comparative of long) ¹

3. Noun. One who longs or yearns for something. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Longer

1. one that longs [n -S] - See also: longs

Lexicographical Neighbors of Longer

longcase clocks longcases longclaw longclaws longcloth longcloths longcut longcuts longdog longe

longe line longed longed-for longeing longeing cavesson longer (current term) longeron longerons longers longes

longest longeth longeval longevities longevity longevous longfin longfin mako longfins longhair

Literary usage of Longer

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Novels of Jane Austen by Jane Austen (1892)
"... pleased with Sir Thomas's good opinion, and saying scarcely anything, he did his best towards preserving that good opinion a little longer. Chapter %%. ..."

2. The Republic of Plato by Plato (1915)
"the longer he lives in the practice of tyranny the more imperious he becomes." " That is inevitable," said Glaucon, taking his turn in the discussion. IV. ..."

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