Long

1. Having much distance from one terminating point to an object or an area to another terminating point. We took a long trip last year.
2. Having great duration. The pyramids have been there for a long time.
3. Of a specified linear extent or duration. The speech was an hour long.
4. Made up of many members or objects. He had a long shopping list.
5. Involving substantial chance; risky. The possibility of the horse winning has long odds.
6. To have an earnest, heartfelt desire, especially fir something beyond reach. He longed to return home at Christmas.
7. Inasmuch as. As long as you are up, get me a drink.
8. Something having greater than normal length. She had long fingernails.