noun
- plural of length; measurements of how long something is
- pieces or sections of something having a particular length
- extents or degrees of effort or action
Usage: often used in the phrase ‘go to great lengths’
Examples
- The carpenter measured the lengths of all the boards.
- We need different lengths of rope for this project.
- The pool is divided into swimming lengths.
- She went to great lengths to help her friend.
- The fabric comes in various lengths and widths.
- He swam several lengths of the pool during practice.
- The teacher compared the lengths of different objects.