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longing

/ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
long · ing ˈlɔːŋ · ɪŋ
English Definition
n. a strong desire for something
中文释义
渴望
Significado en Español
anhelo
한국어 뜻
갈망
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khao khát
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Example Sentence

She felt a longing for her hometown.

她对家乡充满了思念。

Synonyms
yearning craving desire
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “longing”:

  1. A apathy
  2. B aversion
  3. C yearning
  4. D indifference
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C — yearning. “longing” means n. a strong desire for something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Far from his home, the sailor felt a deep ______ to see his family.

  1. A longing
  2. B dread
  3. C dislike
  4. D boredom
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A — longing. “longing” means n. a strong desire for something

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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.

How do you use “longing” in a sentence?

She felt a longing for her hometown. (她对家乡充满了思念。)

What are synonyms for “longing”?

yearning, craving, desire — all close in meaning to longing (n. a strong desire for something).

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.

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