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Long-distance Definition & Meaning

long-distance
adjective
  1. of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call; "a long-distance call"; "a long-distance transmission line"; "a long-distance operator"
  2. covering a long distance; "a long-distance runner"; "a long- distance freight train"; "she ran off with a long-distance truck driver"

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Frequently asked questions

What does long-distance mean?
of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call; "a long-distance call"; "a long-distance transmission line"; "a long-distance operator" covering a long distance; "a long-distance runner"; "a long- distance freight train"; "she ran off with a long-distance truck driver"
What part of speech is long-distance?
Long-distance is an adjective.
How many definitions does long-distance have?
Long-distance has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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