longing
/ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
long · ing
ˈlɔːŋ · ɪŋ
English Definition
n. a strong desire for something
Significado en Español
anhelo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khao khát
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “longing”:
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A
apathy
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B
aversion
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C
yearning
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D
indifference
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C — yearning.
“longing” means n. a strong desire for something
Common questions about “longing”
What does “longing” mean?
longing — n. a strong desire for something. In Chinese: 渴望.
How do you pronounce “longing”?
longing is pronounced /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: long · ing.
Is “longing” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. longing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
