Length means how long something is. It is measured from one end to the other. We use it to talk about objects and spaces.
The length of the table is two meters.
I measured the length of the rope.
Length can mean how long time lasts. It talks about how much time something takes or continues for.
The length of the movie is two hours.
What is the length of your holiday?
Length can mean a part or piece of something that you can measure. It is often used for materials like cloth or wood.
Cut a length of cloth for the dress.
He bought a length of wood for the shelf.
Length in science means how long something is in one dimension. It is a basic measurement in physics.
Length is one of the basic physical quantities.
The length of the wave affects the color.
Length can mean how long something is in speaking or writing. It talks about a part or whole of a talk or text.
The length of the speech surprised us all.
She read a length of the book aloud.
In some sports, length means one part of the match time, like a half in football. It is one defined playing period.
The first length ended with a goal.
The players rested at half-time length.
Length can mean how much something is stretched or made longer. It talks about the process or state of extension.
The length of the bridge increased after repairs.
Muscle length is important for stretch exercises.
