adj ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Operating, or capable of operating, over a great distance.

   "Long-range missiles can shoot down any planes before they can even be seen."

2. 2
   Involving a great period of time.

   "Long-range planning is not my specialty."

Adjective

1. 1
   suitable for or reaching long distances wordnet
2. 2
   involving an extended span of time wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

apartasunderawaydistantexoticfar

Antonyms

All antonyms

close-rangeshort-range

Example

More examples

"The long-range forecast says we will have a mild winter."

Related phrases

extra-long-range

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