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'length' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'length' with 20 example sentences.


length noun

: the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

: continuance in time

: the property of being the extent of something from beginning to end

: size of the gap between two places

: a section of something that is long and narrow


  • Bus fares vary according to the length of the trip.
  • Can you measure the length?
  • Please measure the length of the mattress.
  • Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.
  • He measured the length of the bed.
  • The length of this ship is 30 meters.
  • We discussed the problem at length.
  • I don't know the exact length of this bridge.
  • I like to wear my skirts knee length.
  • I have had my hair cut shoulder length.
  • What is the length of this train?
  • The river is 300 kilometers in length.
  • I have a full-length mirror in my bedroom.
  • At length, I found his house.
  • The length of a day or a year varies but little.
  • The prime minister spoke about the financial crisis at length.
  • I walked the length of the street.
  • The length of our stay there will be one week.
  • Her hair grew back to it's original length.
  • He lay at full length on the grass.
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