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longtime Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: L AO1 NG T AY0 M

What Does Longtime Mean?

As an adjective, longtime means Having endured for a long period of time. As an adverb, it means Having been for a long time.

Word Facts for Longtime

Part of speechadjective, adverb
Synonymslong-standing and long-term
Antonymsnew and short-term
Comparative / superlativemore longtime, most longtime

Longtime Definition (Adjective)

  1. Having endured for a long period of time.

    My longtime friend, since birth actually, called and gently broke the bad news to me.

Longtime as an Adverb

  1. Having been for a long time

    longtime married

Synonyms of Longtime

Longtime synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Longtime

Longtime in a Sentence

My longtime friend, since birth actually, called and gently broke the bad news to me.

longtime favorite

longtime married

Word Forms & Grammar

longtime (comparative more longtime, superlative most longtime)

Words That Rhyme With Longtime

Origin of Longtime

From long + time.

Longtime: Your Questions Answered

Is longtime an adjective or an adverb?

Longtime is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb.

What is another word for longtime?

Words with a similar meaning to longtime include long-standing and long-term. See the full list of longtime synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of longtime?

Antonyms of longtime include new and short-term.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of longtime?

The comparative form is more longtime and the superlative form is most longtime.

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