adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Over a great length or distance.

   "He is a long-distance runner."

2. 2
   Referring to a nonlocal telephone call; a toll call.

   "The hotel does not allow for long-distance phone calls."

3. 3
   Referring to a romantic relationship: between two people with a considerable distance between them.

   "They are in a long-distance relationship."

Adjective

1. 1
   covering a long distance wordnet
2. 2
   of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

apartasunderawaydistantexoticfar

Antonyms

All antonyms

short-distance

Example

More examples

"How can I make a long-distance call?"

Related phrases

long distancerlong-distance relationship

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