American English
/ˈlɔŋ.ɪŋ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of long
Longing is common in expressions such as longing for home and longing to return.
Wanting someone or something very much, especially when you cannot have it or be with that person.
Wanting someone or something very much, especially when you cannot have it or be with that person.
I am longing for my family.
They are longing to see their children.
Longing is often followed by for + a noun or to + a verb.
Showing a strong desire for someone or something.
She gave him a longing look.
He watched the train with longing eyes.
A strong feeling of wanting someone or something, especially when that person or thing is far away or impossible to have.
His longing for home never faded.
I felt a deep longing for my family.
provided that; if a condition is true
You can stay as long as you are quiet.
not now, although something was true before
She no longer works here.
a long time in the past
They lived there long ago.