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Meaning of the word length in English

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length

US /leŋθ/
UK /leŋθ/
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Noun

1.

the measurement or extent of something from end to end

Example:
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The table has a length of two meters.
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What is the length of the swimming pool?
Synonym:
extent span reach stretch distance
2.

the amount of time that something lasts

Example:
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The movie had a length of two hours.
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The length of the meeting was unexpected.
Synonym:
duration period stretch term
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