at length

Speech parts

1. at length - Adverb

2. at length - Phrase

Meaning

in a lengthy or prolix manner

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

fully ultimately lengthily sooner or later lastly last in the end completely eventually finally largely entirely extensively carefully thoroughly
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Antonyms

now immediately briefly instantly promptly instantaneously
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Examples

You know that I write slowly. This is chiefly because I am never satisfied until I have said as much as possible in a few words, and writing briefly takes far more time than writing at length. Carl Friedrich Gauss

The only things one can admire at length are those one admires without knowing why. Eleanor Roosevelt

Our delight in any particular study, art, or science rises and improves in proportion to the application which we bestow upon it. Thus, what was at first an exercise becomes at length an entertainment. Joseph Addison

When the snake is in the house, one need not discuss the matter at length. Somali Proverb

A bow long bent at length waxeth weak. Danish Proverb

Providence may delay, but punishment will come at length. Latin Proverb

Words in the phrase

at length

Close letter words and terms

at least cost at left at leisure at less cost at lesser expense at level