agelong
- adjective
- /ˈeɪˌɡlɔŋ/
- Archaic
:
perenne
- Their agelong friendship withstood all sorts of challenges.
Examples
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Many cultures have agelong stories that are passed down through generations.
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The agelong traditions of the village are fascinating.
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The agelong battle between good and evil is a common theme in mythology.
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The two nations have been locked in an agelong dispute over the territory.
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The agelong friendship between the two families has survived many hardships.
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The agelong traditions of the indigenous people are celebrated every year.
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Many cultures have agelong tales that convey moral lessons to younger generations.
Synonyms
650
3.2
Continuing for a long time and unlikely to change
502
3.0
Lasting for a long time
190
2.4
Being in a job, role, or relationship for a long time
109
3.5
Lasting a long time and making people bored
108
3.2
Being in the same job, relationship, or role for many years
69
3.9
Continuing for a longer time than usual
45
4.1
Continuing for a long time
39
4.3
Lasting for a long time
38
3.1
Continuing to be present or useful for a long time
27
3.7
To stay the same or work well for a long time
22
3.9
Lasting a long time without stopping or getting weaker
21
5.3
Continuing for a long time and often returning
6
3.9
That lasts for a long time
5
5.7
Continuing to be important or true for a very long time
1
4.2
Continuing for a long time without fading
Antonyms
How Enduring
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Agelong comes from the parts age ('a long time') and long ('for a long time'). So, agelong means 'lasting for ages', a handy way to remember something that endures for a very long time.