longest
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Having the greatest length of all, in a group of three or more things.
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Usage notes
"Longest" is the superlative form of "long", used when comparing three or more things.
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Which word fits the gap? "The Nile is the _____ river in the world."
Answer: longest
In your own words, what does "longest" mean?
Having the greatest length of all, in a group of three or more things.
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