long winded - Master This Word
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long winded Word Meanings
- excessively wordy
- tediously lengthy
- using more words than necessary
long winded Word Etymology
Root decomposition: long (lengthy) + wind (spirit or movement, often metaphorically meaning to wind around). Historical origin: From Old English 'lang' + 'windian' (to wind, wrap) → influenced through Middle English and directly into modern usage. Memory image: Imagine a long ribbon that winds endlessly around, causing you to feel lost in an intricate maze of words.
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Step 1: Meaning
Step 2: Usage
Choose the correct usage of 'long winded'.
A.Her explanation was quite long winded and filled with unnecessary details.
B.The letter was short and to the point, definitely not long winded.
C.He decided to go on a long winded walk in the park.
D.Although the movie was long winded, it was only ten minutes long.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym for 'long winded'?
A.Clear
B.Brief
C.Verbose
D.Simple
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'long winded'?
A.Prolonged
B.Detailed
C.Succinct
D.Expansive
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where someone might be long winded?
A.In a meeting, someone shared an idea that was straightforward and concise.
B.At a dinner party, someone recounted a lengthy story that took forever to get to the end.
C.During a lecture, a professor was engaging and came to the point quickly.
D.While reading a manual, I quickly understood everything without confusion.
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