longer
Of greater extent
Longer is the comparative form of long, indicating greater length or duration.
Something longer extends farther in space or time than something else: The days are getting longer, Which rope is longer?
As an adverb, it modifies duration: I can't wait any longer, She no longer works there.
The phrase no longer means not anymore.
Continuing through time
- enduringPersisting through time
- sustainedKept up continuously
- continuedWent on without stopping
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
lingering · protracted · extended · drawn-out · time-consuming · slow · marathon · interminable
lasting
Continuing through time
persistent · lingering · protracted · extended · drawn-out · time-consuming · slow · marathon · interminable · unending
lengthier
Of greater extent
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- elongatedStretched beyond usual dimensions
- stretchedPulled to lengthen
drawn-out · protracted · expanded · increased · greater · farther · further · taller · wider · broader
yearning
Intense prolonged craving
aching · desiring · wishing · hungering · thirsting · hankering · coveting · missing · nostalgic · wistful
- comparisoncomparative, contrast, superlative, matching, positive
- wanterscoveter, craver, wisher, yearner, hoper
- comparisonscomparison, compare, comparative, analogy, metaphor